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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued July 29, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ MUMBAI, India
Winds, gusts, and waves remain below alert thresholds throughout July 29, with conditions steady across the period.
Wind: Winds start at 17 kts at 05:30 LT, gradually building to 19 kts by 10:30 LT and holding through 20:30 LT before settling at 18 kts through 04:30 LT.
Gust: Gusts range from 25 kts at 05:30 LT to a peak of 29 kts at 11:30–14:30 LT, easing to 27 kts by 20:30 LT and holding through 04:30 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height climbs from 1.4 m at 05:30 LT to 1.8 m at 11:30–15:30 LT before gradually easing to 1.6 m by 21:30 LT and holding through 04:30 LT.
■ NEW MANGALORE, India
Winds and gusts remain below alert thresholds throughout July 29. Wave heights stay elevated above Yellow Caution levels for the entire period but do not reach Red Warning.
Wind: Winds hold between 12–15 kts throughout July 29, dipping to a low of 12 kts at 17:30 LT and peaking at 15 kts at 14:30 LT and again from 01:30 LT through 04:30 LT.
Gust: Gusts range from 18 kts at 17:30 LT to a peak of 22 kts at 14:30 LT and from 01:30 LT through 04:30 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height holds between 2.9–3.0 m throughout July 29, remaining above the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold for the entire period.
■ KARACHI, Pakistan
Winds and gusts remain below alert thresholds throughout July 29. Wave heights stay elevated above Yellow Caution levels for the entire period but do not reach Red Warning.
Wind: Winds hold between 14–16 kts throughout July 29, peaking at 16 kts from 16:00 to 20:00 LT before easing to 14 kts by 23:00 LT.
Gust: Gusts range from 21 kts at multiple times to a peak of 24 kts at 20:00 LT, easing to 21 kts by 00:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height holds steadily between 2.8–2.9 m throughout July 29, remaining above the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold for the entire period.
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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.
