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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 14, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ FATEH TERMINAL, United Arab Emirates
Winds and gusts exceed Yellow Caution levels from 16:00 LT onward, with gusts climbing well into cautionary territory at the same time. Significant wave height breaches the Yellow Caution threshold at 16:00 LT and reaches Red Warning levels from 21:00–23:00 LT, with conditions continuing to build through the period.
Wind: Winds start at 18 kts at 04:00 LT, easing to a low of 13 kts at 10:00 LT, before exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 16:00 LT and peaking at 26 kts at 22:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts range from 20 kts at 10:00 LT, building through the afternoon then exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 16:00 LT onward and approaching but not reaching the Red Warning level.
Wave: Significant wave height starts at 2.0 m at 04:00 LT, dipping to 1.6 m at 09:00 LT, before rising steadily to surpass the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold at 16:00 LT and reaching 3.8 m at 21:00 LT, exceeding the 3.5 m Red Warning threshold from 21:00–23:00 LT.
■ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
Winds and gusts briefly exceed Yellow Caution levels around 13:00-15:00 LT before easing through the afternoon and evening. Waves build steadily through the day, with significant wave height touching the Yellow Caution threshold at 23:00 LT but remaining below alert levels for most of the period.
Wind: Winds climb from 8 kts at 04:00 LT, briefly exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold at 13:00–15:00 LT with a peak of 21 kts at 13:00 LT before easing to 11 kts by 23:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts increase from 12 kts at 04:00 LT, exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold at 13:00–15:00 LT and peaking at 31 kts at 13:00 LT before tapering to 17 kts by 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height rises steadily from 0.7 m at 04:00 LT, reaching 2.4 m at 20:00–21:00 LT and touching the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold at 23:00 LT.
■ MUBAREK TERMINAL, United Arab Emirates
Conditions remain moderate through the morning before winds and gusts exceeding Yellow Caution levels from 22:00 LT. Significant wave height climbs steadily through the day, surpassing the Yellow Caution threshold at 21:00 LT.
Wind: Winds start at 11 kts at 04:00 LT, before building steadily exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 21:00 LT onward to a peak of 23 kts at 22:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts hold between 16–20 kts through the morning, then strengthen through the afternoon, exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 21:00 LT onward with a peak of 34 kts at 22:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height starts at 1.2 m at 04:00 LT, rising gradually through the day to reach 2.9 m at 22:00 LT, surpassing the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold from 21:00 LT onward.
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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.
