Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) marine weather forecast
Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) (EGSKT) is a port in Egypt at 31°6.0′N 29°37.0′E. Today (Sep 14): NNE wind 8–12 kn, waves 0.6–0.7 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-14 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 | 31°6.0′N 29°37.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | EGSKT |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Repairs | None |
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10-day marine forecast — Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NNE 8–12 kn | 20 kn | 0.6–0.7 m |
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| NE 5–12 kn | 21 kn | 0.7–0.7 m |
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| NNE 3–7 kn | 11 kn | 0.4–0.6 m |
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| WSW 7–14 kn | 22 kn | 0.4–0.9 m |
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| NNW 5–13 kn | 16 kn | 1.2–1.4 m |
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| NNE 2–8 kn | 10 kn | 0.9–1.2 m |
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| N 4–11 kn | 14 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| N 11–11 kn | 18 kn | 0.8–0.8 m |
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| NNW 9–9 kn | 16 kn | 0.5–0.5 m |
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| WNW 11–11 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.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 14 kn on Sep 17. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.4 m on Sep 18. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-14 12z: NNE wind 8–12 kn, waves 0.6–0.7 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 Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?
Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.