Khor al Fakkan marine weather forecast
Khor al Fakkan (AEKLF) is a port in United Arab Emirates at 25°21.8′N 56°22.1′E. Today (Sep 18): W wind 4–6 kn, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 25°21.8′N 56°22.1′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | AEKLF |
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| Harbor size | Medium |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 16 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Cargo handling | Containers |
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| Tugs | Assistance and salvage available |
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| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Moderate |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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| Largest vessel | 400 m length overall, 60 m beam |
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10-day marine forecast — Khor al Fakkan
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| W 4–6 kn | 14 kn | — |
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| WNW 2–6 kn | 16 kn | — |
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| ESE 2–8 kn | 17 kn | — |
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| E 2–10 kn | 22 kn | — |
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| NE 1–6 kn | 8 kn | — |
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| WNW 1–6 kn | 7 kn | — |
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| W 4–5 kn | 7 kn | — |
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| NNW 3–3 kn | 16 kn | — |
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| NW 2–2 kn | 18 kn | — |
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| ESE 7–7 kn | 18 kn | — |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 10 kn on Sep 21. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Khor al Fakkan right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 12z: W wind 4–6 kn. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Khor al Fakkan?
Khor al Fakkan is classed as a medium harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Khor al Fakkan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 16 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What is the largest vessel Khor al Fakkan can take?
The NGA World Port Index lists the maximum vessel at about 400 m length overall, 60 m beam. Confirm current limits with the port authority before arrival.