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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 15, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ KARACHI, Pakistan
Conditions at Karachi remain steady and largely uniform throughout the forecast period, with winds, gusts, and wave heights all holding below Yellow Caution thresholds across both May 15.
Wind: Winds hold consistently between 15–18 kts from WSW/W throughout the forecast period, with no significant variation. Winds remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (>20 kts) throughout.
Gust: Gusts hold between 23–28 kts throughout, with no notable peaks or troughs. Gusts remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (>30 kts) throughout.
Wave: Significant wave heights hold between 2.1–2.4 m throughout the forecast period, with a slight uptick to 2.4 m toward the end of May 16. Wave heights remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) throughout.
■ FATEH TERMINAL, United Arab Emirates
Conditions at Fateh Terminal open the forecast period with wave heights briefly crossing the Yellow Caution threshold before easing, winds and gusts remain just below alert levels throughout.
Wind: Winds hold steadily at 17–19 kts from W/WNW throughout remaining below the Yellow Caution threshold (>20 kts) throughout.
Gust: Gusts hold between 25–29 kts through throughout.
Wave: Significant wave heights open above the Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) at 2.6 m at 04:00 LCT on May 15, easing below threshold by 06:00 LCT.
■ ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates
Conditions at Abu Dhabi open the forecast period with wave heights briefly crossing the Yellow Caution threshold before easing steadily. Winds and gusts remain below alert levels throughout.
Wind: Winds hold between 16–19 kts through the morning of May 15, easing gradually through the afternoon and evening to 9–10 kts by midnight.
Gust: Gusts open at 29 kts at 04:00 LCT on May 15, easing steadily through the day to 14–15 kts by midnight. Gusts remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (>30 kts) throughout.
Wave: Significant wave heights open above the Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) at 2.7 m at 04:00 LCT on May 15, easing below threshold by 06:00 LCT at 2.4 m.
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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.
