Al Basrah (IQBSR) — marine weather & port guide
Al Basrah is a port in Iraq at 30°31.0′N 47°50.0′E. Today (Aug 3): NE wind 7–10 kn, waves 0.2–0.4 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 | 30°31.0′N 47°50.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | IQBSR |
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| Harbor size | Medium |
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| Harbor type | River natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad |
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10-day marine forecast — Al Basrah
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NE 7–10 kn | 16 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
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| NNW 3–13 kn | 20 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| NW 7–12 kn | 18 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| NW 10–18 kn | 28 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| NW 7–14 kn | 18 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
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| NW 7–15 kn | 19 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| NNW 6–9 kn | 11 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| N 10–10 kn | 17 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| NW 10–10 kn | 17 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| WNW 13–13 kn | 25 kn | 0.3–0.3 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 Al Basrah right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: NE wind 7–10 kn, waves 0.2–0.4 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 Al Basrah?
Al Basrah is classed as a medium harbor (river natural harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.