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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 28, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ NAVALAKHI, India
Winds and gusts strengthen steadily through May 28, peaking around 17:00 LT with both crossing Yellow Caution thresholds during the 15:00–18:00 LT window and again at 23:00 LT. Waves remain low throughout the day, with a secondary build late in the period.
Wind: Winds start at 16 kts at 05:00 LT and climb gradually to a peak of 22 kts at 17:00 LT, exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 15:00–18:00 LT and again at 23:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts build from 24 kts at 05:00 LT to a peak of 33 kts at 17:00 LT, surpassing the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold during 15:00–18:00 LT before easing and rebuilding to 31 kts by 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height ranges from 0.4 m at 05:00 LT to a peak of 1.4 m at 23:00 LT, with a brief mid-day dip to 0.5 m around 14:00–15:00 LT.
■ DAHEJ, India
Conditions deteriorate steadily through May 28 as winds, gusts, and waves all build from a calm start to elevated levels by late afternoon. Both wind and gusts cross Yellow Caution thresholds from 14:00 LT onward and remain elevated through 23:00 LT, while waves briefly exceed the Yellow Caution threshold at 19:00–20:00 LT.
Wind: Winds start light at 9 kts at 08:00–09:00 LT and strengthen progressively to a peak of 24 kts sustained from 17:00–21:00 LT, exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold continuously from 14:00–23:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts climb from 13 kts at 09:00 LT to a peak of 36 kts sustained between 17:00–20:00 LT, surpassing the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 14:00 LT through the rest of the day.
Wave: Significant wave height builds from 0.6 m at 08:00 LT to a peak of 2.6 m at 19:00–20:00 LT, briefly exceeding the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold before easing back to 2.4 m by 23:00 LT.
■ DEENDAYAL, India
Winds and gusts strengthen gradually, peaking around 16:00–17:00 LT before easing slightly and rebuilding late in the day. Both wind and gusts briefly cross Yellow Caution thresholds during the afternoon peak, with gusts touching caution again at 23:00 LT. Waves stay moderate and well below alert levels throughout.
Wind: Winds start at 15 kts at 05:00–06:00 LT and climb steadily to a peak of 21 kts at 16:00–17:00 LT, briefly exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold before easing back to 18–20 kts.
Gust: Gusts build from 23 kts at 05:00 LT to a peak of 32 kts at 17:00 LT, surpassing the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold at 15:00–17:00 LT and again at 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height ranges from 1.0 m at 05:00 LT to a peak of 1.7 m at 17:00 LT before settling around 1.5–1.6 m for the rest of 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.
