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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued August 19, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ DUQM, Oman
Winds and gusts exceed Yellow Caution levels during the early hours and again from evening onward on August 19, while waves remain calm and well below caution thresholds throughout.
Wind: Hold at 22 kts from 04:00–07:00 LT, exceeding the 20 kts Yellow Caution threshold, then ease to 17 kts by 10:00–11:00 LT before climbing again to a peak of 23 kts at 21:00–22:00 LT, exceeding the threshold once more from 17:00–23:00 LT.
Gust: Reach 33 kts at 04:00–07:00 LT, exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold, dip to 25 kts at 10:00 LT, then build steadily to a peak of 35 kts at 22:00 LT, remaining above the threshold from 17:00–23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height holds steady between 1.8–1.9 m throughout the day, dipping slightly to 1.8 m at 12:00–14:00 LT.
■ MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM, Pakistan
Winds stay moderate throughout, while gusts briefly touch Yellow Caution levels around midday and waves hold consistently above the caution threshold for the full period.
Wind: Range narrowly between 18–20 kts, easing to 18 kts at 05:00–06:00 LT and 19:00–23:00 LT, with a peak of 20 kts sustained from 11:00–15:00 LT.
Gust: Build from 26 kts at 05:00 LT to a peak of 31 kts held from 11:00–14:00 LT, exceeding the 30 kts Yellow Caution threshold, before easing to 27 kts by 23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height holds between 2.8–2.9 m throughout the day, remaining above the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold from 05:00 LT through 23:00 LT, with a slight dip to 2.8 m between 10:00–15:00 LT.
■ PORBANDAR, India
Winds and gusts stay well within normal limits on August 19, while wave heights gradually build through the day and edge into Yellow Caution territory during the evening hours.
Wind: Hold steady at 15 kts from 05:00–15:00 LT before gradually strengthening to a peak of 17 kts between 19:00–21:00 LT, then easing slightly to 16 kts by 23:00 LT.
Gust: Remain flat around 22–23 kts through the first half of the day before climbing to a peak of 25 kts from 20:00–23:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height holds around 2.6 m from 05:00 through 20:00 LT, exceeding the 2.5 m Yellow Caution threshold for the entire day, before climbing to a peak of 2.9 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.
