Hungnam marine weather forecast
Hungnam (KPHGM) is a port in North Korea at 39°50.0′N 127°37.0′E. Today (Sep 15): WSW wind 3–11 kn, waves 0.4–0.7 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-15 00z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 39°50.0′N 127°37.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | KPHGM |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 14 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 3 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Pyongyang |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Supplies | Water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Limited |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Hungnam
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| WSW 3–11 kn | 15 kn | 0.4–0.7 m |
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| SSE 4–11 kn | 15 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| ESE 2–9 kn | 12 kn | 0.2–0.7 m |
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| ENE 10–12 kn | 16 kn | 0.9–1.1 m |
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| ENE 8–12 kn | 15 kn | 1.0–1.2 m |
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| SSW 4–13 kn | 16 kn | 0.8–0.9 m |
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| NNW 3–3 kn | 4 kn | 0.6–0.6 m |
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| W 3–3 kn | 11 kn | 0.6–0.6 m |
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| WSW 3–3 kn | 10 kn | 0.6–0.6 m |
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| NNW 11–11 kn | 13 kn | 0.5–0.5 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 Sep 20. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.2 m on Sep 19. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Hungnam right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-15 00z: WSW wind 3–11 kn, waves 0.4–0.7 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 Hungnam?
Hungnam is classed as a small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Hungnam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 14 m and anchorage depths run about 3 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.