Khalifa Bin Salman Port (BHKBS) — marine weather & port guide
Khalifa Bin Salman Port is a port in Bahrain at 26°15.0′N 50°45.0′E. Today (Aug 3): ESE wind 2–9 kn, waves 0.1–0.2 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 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 | 26°15.0′N 50°45.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | BHKBS |
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| Harbor size | Medium |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 14 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 14 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
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10-day marine forecast — Khalifa Bin Salman Port
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 2–9 kn | 13 kn | 0.1–0.2 m |
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| E 2–8 kn | 15 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
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| NE 0–10 kn | 14 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| ESE 5–10 kn | 13 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| ESE 2–8 kn | 10 kn | 0.1–0.2 m |
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| E 3–11 kn | 13 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| NNE 3–9 kn | 12 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| NE 11–11 kn | 15 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| NNE 11–11 kn | 13 kn | 0.1–0.1 m |
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| N 14–14 kn | 19 kn | 0.4–0.4 m |
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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.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Khalifa Bin Salman Port right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ESE wind 2–9 kn, waves 0.1–0.2 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Khalifa Bin Salman Port?
Khalifa Bin Salman Port is classed as a medium harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Khalifa Bin Salman Port?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 14 m and anchorage depths run about 14 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.