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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 19, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ KARACHI, Pakistan
The primary weather concern for Karachi today is elevated wave heights reaching cautionary levels in the afternoon, accompanied by winds and gusts touching their respective caution thresholds.
Wind: Sustained winds remain steady, briefly touching the Yellow Caution threshold (20 kts) between 14:00 LT and 17:00 LT before settling back to 17–19 kts.
Gust: Wind gusts follow a similar pattern, reaching the Yellow Caution mark (30 kts) during the mid-afternoon (14:00 LT to 17:00 LT) before slightly subsiding.
Wave: Significant wave heights cross into Yellow Caution status (> 2.5m) starting around 13:00 LT, peaking at approximately 2.7m at 17:00 LT, and remaining elevated through the evening.
■ KHALIFA, United Arab Emirates
Weather conditions at Khalifa Port will start moderate in the morning but steadily improve to calm conditions by the evening, with no alerts expected.
Wind: Wind speeds peak early at roughly 17 kts between 10:00 LT and 13:00 LT, safely below the 20 kts Caution mark, and decline to a light 8–9 kts by the evening.
Gust: Morning gusts peak at approximately 26 kts around 13:00 LT and drop significantly throughout the afternoon, resting near 11–13 kts.
Wave: Significant wave heights begin near 2.0m in the morning and steadily decrease to a very calm 0.8m by the end of the day.
■ RAS GHARIB, Egypt
The main weather highlight for Ras Gharib is persistent cautionary winds and gusts throughout the day, alongside wave heights approaching the caution threshold by late afternoon.
Wind: Sustained winds cross into Yellow Caution status (> 20 kts) around 08:00 LT and remain steadily elevated between 21–23 kts for the remainder of the forecast period.
Gust: Wind gusts trigger a continuous Yellow Caution alert (> 30 kts) starting at 08:00 LT, fluctuating between 32 kts and 34 kts through the evening.
Wave: Significant wave heights show a steady increase, rising from 1.7m in the early morning to touch the Yellow Caution threshold (2.5m) around 18:00 LT before slightly easing.
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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.
