Nuwaiba (EGNUW) — marine weather & port guide
Nuwaiba is a port in Egypt at 28°58.0′N 34°39.0′E. Today (Aug 3): N wind 8–16 kn, waves 0.8–1.0 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 | 28°58.0′N 34°39.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | EGNUW |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
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10-day marine forecast — Nuwaiba
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| N 8–16 kn | 24 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| NNE 4–14 kn | 23 kn | 1.0–1.3 m |
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| NNE 3–14 kn | 25 kn | 0.8–1.3 m |
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| N 1–12 kn | 23 kn | 0.9–1.2 m |
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| NNW 3–13 kn | 16 kn | 0.7–0.9 m |
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| N 4–7 kn | 8 kn | 0.6–0.8 m |
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| NNW 2–4 kn | 5 kn | 0.6–0.8 m |
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| N 2–2 kn | 9 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| N 2–2 kn | 9 kn | 0.1–0.1 m |
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| WNW 4–4 kn | 10 kn | 0.1–0.1 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 Nuwaiba right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: N wind 8–16 kn, waves 0.8–1.0 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 Nuwaiba?
Nuwaiba is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.