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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 27, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ RAS GHARIB, Egypt
Both winds and gusts exceed Yellow Caution levels from 03:00 LT, peaking at 09:00 LT . Waves follow a similar pattern but only exceeding the Yellow Caution threshold at at 09:00 LT before declining for the of the day.
Wind: Wind start at 22 kts at 03:00 LT, exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold and build to a peak of 24 kts at 09:00 LT before easing steadily, falling below the threshold by 14:00 LT.
Gust: Gust start at 33 kts at 03:00 LT, exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold and peak at 36 kts at 09:00 LT before gradually subsiding, falling below the threshold by 14:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height starts at 2.1 m at 03:00 LT, building to a peak of 2.5 m at 09:00 LT before declining bellow the Yellow Caution threshold steadily right after.
■ YANBU (YANBO), Saudi Arabia
Wind and gust both exceeding Yellow Caution thresholds from 15:00–18:00 LT and easing by 19:00 LT. Wave stayed under the Yellow Caution level.
Wind: Wind build steadily reaching 22 kts from 15:00–18:00 LT, exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold before easing to 12 kts at 23:00 LT.
Gust: Gust exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 15:00–18:00 LT, peaking at 33 kts at 15:00 LT and easing up by 19:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height stayed under the Yellow Caution level all through the day.
■ DAHEJ, India
Wind and gust both crossing Yellow Caution thresholds from 17:00 LT and continuing to strengthen through 23:00 LT. Wave stayed under the Yellow Caution level.
Wind: Wind start at 13 kts at 05:00 LT, dipping to 11 kts at 08:00–09:00 LT before building steadily, exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 17:00 LT and peaking at 23 kts at 23:00 LT.
Gust: Gust start at 20 kts at 05:00 LT, easing to 16 kts at 08:00 LT before climbing steadily, crossing the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold at 17:00 LT and reaching 35 kts at 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height stayed under the Yellow Caution level all through the day.
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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.
