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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued April 22, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ BAHRAIN LNG TERMINAL, Bahrain
The primary weather concern for Bahrain LNG Terminal today is gradually increasing wind and wave conditions, though all parameters are forecast to remain below cautionary thresholds.
- Wind: Sustained wind speeds are forecast to remain light to moderate, generally ranging between 10–18 kts throughout the period.
- Gust: Wind gusts will increase steadily throughout the day, peaking at approximately 26 kts around 17:00 LT, staying well below the Yellow Caution threshold of 30 kts.
- Wave: Significant wave heights will remain stable near 1.2m before rising to a peak of 1.7m in the evening, maintaining a safe margin below the 2.5m Caution level.
■ DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia
Weather conditions at Dammam Port are expected to remain well within safe operational limits, with no alerts forecast for the duration of the period.
- Wind: Wind speeds remain steady and moderate, fluctuating between 11–16 kts.
- Gust: Gusts are forecast to peak at approximately 24 kts during the mid-afternoon (15:00 LT) before tapering off toward the evening.
- Wave: Significant wave heights will peak at 1.5m during the afternoon hours, remaining well below the Yellow Caution threshold of 2.5m.
■ AL RAYYAN, Qatar
The main weather highlight for Al Rayyan is strengthening wind gusts and rising sea states towards the end of the forecast period, approaching cautionary levels by early April 23.
- Wind: Sustained winds will gradually increase from 10 kts in the early morning to nearly 19 kts by the end of the forecast period.
- Gust: Wind gusts will climb steadily, reaching approximately 28 kts by 02:00 LT on April 23, nearing the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold.
- Wave: Significant wave heights are forecast to rise from 0.9m to a peak of 2.0m by the end of the period, remaining below the 2.5m Caution level.
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Major Ports with Published Port Forecasts
Persian Gulf Region
- United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Port, Dubai Port, Fujairah Port, Khor Fakkan Port, Mubarak Terminal, Fateh Terminal
- Iran: Bandar Abbas Port, Larak Island
- Qatar: Doha Port, Ras Laffan Port
- Bahrain: Bahrain Port, Sitra Port
- Saudi Arabia: Ras Tanura Port, Jubail Port
- Kuwait: Kuwait Port
- Iraq: Al Basrah Oil Terminal
In addition, approximately 150 locations are covered, including ports in the Red Sea and the west coast of India.
