Barkan Oil-loading Terminal — marine weather & port guide
Barkan Oil-loading Terminal is a port in Iran at 29°44.0′N 50°10.0′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°44.0′N 50°10.0′E |
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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 | 17 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
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10-day marine forecast — Barkan Oil-loading Terminal
| 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 Barkan Oil-loading Terminal 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 Barkan Oil-loading Terminal?
Barkan Oil-loading Terminal is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Barkan Oil-loading Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 17 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What restricts entry to Barkan Oil-loading Terminal?
Entry is affected by tidal windows, heavy swell. Check the live forecast on this page and official notices before approach.