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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued July 28, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ SAGAR ISLAND, India
All three elements open the day well above Yellow Caution thresholds and remain elevated through the afternoon before easing progressively into the evening. No Red Warning levels are reached across any element.
Wind: Start at 26 kts at 05:00 LT, well above the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold, and ease gradually to 20–23 kts through midday, dropping below the threshold around 19:00–20:00 LT before settling to 17–18 kts by 23:00 LT.
Gust: Peak at 39 kts at 05:00 LT, well above the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold, and remain elevated above it through 18:00 LT, easing steadily through the morning and afternoon before dropping below the threshold at 19:00 LT and declining to 25 kts by 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height opens at 2.9 m at 05:00 LT, exceeding the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold, and holds above it through 18:00 LT — ranging between 2.5–2.9 m across that window — before easing below the threshold at 19:00 LT and declining to 2.1 m by 23:00 LT.
■ NEW MANGALORE, India
Winds and gusts remain light and well below alert thresholds throughout the period, while waves stay elevated above the Yellow Caution level all day, building steadily to a peak of 3.0 m by the end of the day.
Wind: Hold at a steady 10–11 kts from 05:00 LT through most of the day before nudging up slightly to 12–13 kts by 21:00–23:00 LT.
Gust: Range between 15–17 kts from 05:00 through 21:00 LT before picking up to 19–20 kts by 22:00–23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height exceeds the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold throughout the entire period, starting at 2.7 m at 05:00 LT and climbing gradually to a peak of 3.0 m by 22:00–23:00 LT.
■ HAZIRA, India
Conditions build steadily throughout the day, with winds, gusts, and waves all reaching their respective Yellow Caution thresholds by late afternoon before a slight easing toward the end of the period. All parameters remain below Red Warning levels.
Wind: Start at 14 kts at 05:00 LT and build progressively through the day, reaching the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold at 17:00 LT and peaking at 22 kts at 20:00 LT before easing slightly to 20 kts by 22:00–23:00 LT.
Gust: Open at 21 kts at 05:00 LT and climb steadily through the day, reaching the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold at 17:00 LT and peaking at 33 kts at 20:00 LT before easing back to 30 kts by 22:00–23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height starts at 1.5 m at 05:00 LT and builds gradually through the day, reaching the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold at 20:00 LT before easing to 2.2 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.
