About This Outlook
Driven by our founding mission to protect mariners' lives and help in times of crisis, Weathernews is providing this general weather trend as a reference for the public and stakeholders monitoring the Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East.
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Weathernews Maritime Forecaster comment:
During the first half of this week, the Persian Gulf is expected to remain mostly sunny, with a low risk of notable wind strengthening or gusts.
In the latter half of the week, from the 29th through the 30th, a low-pressure system is forecast to move into southern Iraq, bringing northerly winds strengthening to around 20 knots (10 m/s) in the northern Persian Gulf, including Kuwait. However, the risk of severe thunderstorms or squalls remains low even through the latter half of the week.
Surface pressure, wind and wave patterns over the Middle East, valid May 29, 2026, 1300UTC
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■ DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia
■ BASRAH, Iraq
■ LARAK ISLAND, Iran
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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.
