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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 20, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ SAFAGA, Egypt
Wind, gust and wave build steadily through May 20, exceeding the Yellow Caution threshold from 12:00 LT and maintaining elevated levels through the evening.
Wind: Winds rising gradually above the Yellow Caution threshold from 12:00 LT starting at 20 kts to a peak of 25 kts at 23:00 LT, remaining below alert thresholds throughout the period.
Gust: Gust building steadily through the day exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 12:00 LT onward and peaking at 43 kts at 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height rising to 2.5 m from 10:00 LT, reaching a peak of 3.3 m at 23:00 LT.
■ KHAWR FAKKAN, United Arab Emirates
Conditions remain calm through the morning before winds and gusts build sharply with both exceeding Yellow Caution levels at 16:00 LT before calming down and once again rising above the threshold from 23:00 onward. Waves remain low throughout the period.
Wind: Winds hold steady at 6 kts from 04:00 LT before gradually climbing through the day, peaking at 21 kts at 16:00 LT and calming down but once again elevated above the Yellow Caution levels starting from 23:00 LT at 23 kts.
Gust: Gusts remain at 9–11 kts through the morning, then build sharply through the afternoon at 32 kts and again in the evening from 23:00 at 34 kts.
Wave: Significant wave height remains low throughout, well below alert thresholds.
■ MUBAREK TERMINAL, United Arab Emirates
Winds and gusts build through the day, exceeding Yellow Caution levels from 18:00 LT onward as conditions strengthen into the evening. Significant wave height climbs steadily, surpassing the Yellow Caution threshold at 19:00 LT.
Wind: Wind exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 18:00 LT onward with peak of 25 kts at 23:00 LT
Gust: Gust hold between 10–19 kts through the morning, then build steadily through the afternoon exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold from 18:00 LT onward, peaking at 37 kts at 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height surpassing the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold at 19:00 LT, reaching 3.3 m at 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.
