Al Basrah marine weather forecast
Al Basrah (IQBSR) is a port in Iraq at 30°31.0′N 47°50.0′E. Today (Nov 2): SSE wind 4–7 kn, waves 0.1–0.2 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-11-02 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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| SSE 4–7 kn | 10 kn | 0.1–0.2 m |
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| NNW 4–8 kn | 14 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| ESE 4–7 kn | 11 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| ESE 7–13 kn | 23 kn | 0.3–0.5 m |
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| SE 5–10 kn | 18 kn | 0.4–1.4 m |
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| NE 2–4 kn | 5 kn | 1.5–1.6 m |
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| W 7–9 kn | 11 kn | 0.9–1.1 m |
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| NNW 11–11 kn | 18 kn | 0.7–0.7 m |
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| NW 7–7 kn | 17 kn | 0.4–0.4 m |
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| NW 10–10 kn | 17 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.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 13 kn on Nov 5. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.6 m on Nov 7. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Al Basrah right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-11-02 12z: SSE wind 4–7 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 Al Basrah?
Al Basrah is classed as a medium harbor (river natural harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.