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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 12, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ SOHAR, Oman
Light winds build through the morning on May 12, peaking around midday before easing into the evening. All parameters remain well below alert thresholds throughout the day.
Wind: Winds hold at 6 kts through the early hours, climbing to a peak of 13 kts at 13:00 LT before settling back to 6 kts by 17:00 LT and dropping to 2 kts at 23:00 LT.
Gust: Wind gusts start at 8 kts at 04:00 LT, building steadily to a peak of 20 kts at 13:00 LT, then tapering to 8–9 kts by 20:00 LT and reaching a low of 3 kts at 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height begins at 0.2 m at 04:00 LT, gradually increasing to a peak of 1.0 m at 13:00 LT before subsiding to 0.2 m by 18:00 LT and remaining flat through the rest of the day.
■ RAS TANURA, Saudi Arabia
A quiet day with light winds throughout and minimal wave activity. All parameters remain well below alert thresholds.
Wind: Winds start at 10 kts at 03:00 LT, easing to a low of 5 kts at 05:00 LT before holding steady at 6–9 kts for the remainder of the day.
Gust: Gusts begin at 15 kts at 03:00 LT, dropping to 8 kts by 05:00 LT, then gradually rebuilding to 14 kts at 21:00 LT before easing again to 10 kts by 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height ranges from 0.3–0.6 m, starting at 0.4 m at 03:00 LT, dipping to 0.3 m at 08:00–09:00 LT, then gradually increasing to a peak of 0.6 m at 21:00 LT.
■ RAS SHUKHEIR, Egypt
Winds and gusts are elevated in the early morning, steadily decreasing through midday to light levels by late afternoon, before rebuilding again in the late evening. All parameters remain below alert thresholds throughout.
Wind: Winds start at 20 kts at 03:00 LT, gradually diminishing to a low of 6 kts at 17:00–18:00 LT before rebuilding to 17 kts by 23:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts reach 30 kts at 03:00 LT, steadily easing through the morning to 9 kts by 17:00–18:00 LT, then strengthening again to 25 kts at 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height peaks at 1.2 m at 06:00–07:00 LT, gradually declining throughout the day to 0.6 m by 23:00 LT.
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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.
