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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued May 22, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ DUQM, Oman
Winds and gusts ease sharply to near-calm conditions by 09:00 LT before gradually climbing to peak values at 22:00 LT. Waves build steadily throughout, also reaching their highest point at 22:00 LT. All parameters remain well below alert thresholds.
Wind: Winds start at 14 kts at 04:00 LT, easing steadily to a minimum of 2 kts at 09:00 LT before climbing back through the day to a peak of 17 kts at 22:00 LT and settling at 14 kts by 23:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts drop from 20 kts at 04:00 LT to 3 kts at 09:00 LT, then build steadily to reach 25 kts at 22:00 LT before pulling back to 20 kts by 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height holds steady at 1.0 m from 04:00–08:00 LT before gradually building to a peak of 1.8 m at 22:00 LT, then easing to 1.5 m by 23:00 LT.
Additional Note: Sand and dust activity intensifies to severe levels at 11:00–13:00 LT, with visibility dropping sharply to 100 m between 16:00–19:00 LT as fog develops.
■ SITRA, Bahrain
Winds and gusts ease to near-calm at 07:00–08:00 LT before building strongly to peak at 15:00 LT. Waves climb gradually from flat conditions, leveling off at 0.5 m from 14:00 LT through the end of the period. All parameters remain below alert thresholds.
Wind: Winds start at 6 kts at 03:00 LT, dipping to 3 kts at 07:00–08:00 LT before steadily climbing to a peak of 19 kts at 15:00 LT and easing to 14 kts by 21:00 LT.
Gust: After dropping to 4 kts at 07:00–08:00 LT, gusts build strongly through the period, reaching a peak of 29 kts at 15:00 LT before gradually tapering to 20–21 kts by 21:00–23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height remains at 0.2 m from 03:00–09:00 LT before rising incrementally to reach 0.5 m at 14:00 LT, where it holds steady through 23:00 LT.
■ HAMRAWEIN, Egypt
Winds, gusts, and waves all follow a consistent arc on May 22, building steadily to peak at 11:00–12:00 LT before easing through the remainder of the period. Conditions diminish notably by 19:00 LT, with winds and gusts settling to light levels by 23:00 LT. All parameters remain well below alert thresholds.
Wind: Winds build gradually from 8 kts at 03:00 LT to a peak of 15 kts at 12:00 LT before easing steadily to 5 kts by 22:00–23:00 LT.
Gust: Starting at 12 kts at 03:00 LT, gusts rise steadily to reach a peak of 23 kts at 12:00 LT before tapering to 8 kts by 19:00 LT and holding near that level through 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height rises from 1.4 m at 03:00 LT to a peak of 1.7 m at 11:00–12:00 LT, then declines steadily through the period, reaching 0.7 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.
