Kharg Island Oil Terminal marine weather forecast
Kharg Island Oil Terminal (IRKHK) is a port in Iran at 29°14.0′N 50°20.0′E. Today (Sep 15): WSW wind 5–8 kn, waves 0.1–0.2 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-15 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°14.0′N 50°20.0′E |
|---|
| UN/LOCODE | IRKHK |
|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
|---|
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
|---|
| Shelter | Good |
|---|
| Channel depth | 23 m |
|---|
| Anchorage depth | 22 m |
|---|
| Tide range | 2 m |
|---|
| Pilotage | Compulsory |
|---|
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran |
|---|
Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance and salvage available |
|---|
| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, provisions |
|---|
| Repairs | Emergency only |
|---|
| Medical facilities | Available |
|---|
10-day marine forecast — Kharg Island Oil Terminal
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
|---|
| WSW 5–8 kn | 11 kn | 0.1–0.2 m |
|---|
| WNW 6–10 kn | 15 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
|---|
| NW 7–13 kn | 16 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
|---|
| W 3–9 kn | 14 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
|---|
| SSE 2–7 kn | 10 kn | 0.1–0.2 m |
|---|
| SSE 5–6 kn | 8 kn | 0.1–0.1 m |
|---|
| SSE 3–9 kn | 11 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
|---|
| WSW 10–10 kn | 14 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
|---|
| S 6–6 kn | 9 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
|---|
| SW 6–6 kn | 13 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
|---|
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 Sep 17. The highest modeled significant wave height is 0.4 m on Sep 16. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Kharg Island Oil Terminal right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-15 12z: WSW wind 5–8 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 Kharg Island Oil Terminal?
Kharg Island Oil Terminal is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Kharg Island Oil Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 23 m and anchorage depths run about 22 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.