Khawr Al Amaya (IQKHA) — marine weather & port guide
Khawr Al Amaya is a port in Iraq at 29°47.0′N 48°48.0′E. Today (Aug 3): SSE wind 4–12 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 | 29°47.0′N 48°48.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | IQKHA |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Channel depth | 22 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 11 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
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10-day marine forecast — Khawr Al Amaya
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSE 4–12 kn | 18 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
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| SE 2–9 kn | 12 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| S 3–9 kn | 12 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| SSW 3–9 kn | 11 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| S 5–14 kn | 18 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
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| SSE 5–11 kn | 13 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| SSE 7–9 kn | 12 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| SW 9–9 kn | 12 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| SW 10–10 kn | 12 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| WSW 10–10 kn | 15 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 Khawr Al Amaya right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSE wind 4–12 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 Khawr Al Amaya?
Khawr Al Amaya is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Khawr Al Amaya?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 22 m and anchorage depths run about 11 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.