Az Zawiyah marine weather forecast
Az Zawiyah (LYZAW) is a port in Libya at 32°48.0′N 12°43.0′E. Today (Sep 14): NW wind 10–17 kn, from the NOAA GFS run 2026-09-14 06z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 32°48.0′N 12°43.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | LYZAW |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Repairs | None |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Az Zawiyah
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NW 10–17 kn | 17 kn | — |
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| NW 6–13 kn | 14 kn | — |
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| NW 3–10 kn | 12 kn | — |
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| ESE 4–10 kn | 15 kn | — |
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| SSE 10–10 kn | 16 kn | — |
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| S 16–16 kn | 24 kn | — |
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| SSE 13–13 kn | 21 kn | — |
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| NNE 3–3 kn | 3 kn | — |
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| ESE 13–13 kn | 20 kn | — |
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| SE 20–20 kn | 27 kn | — |
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Forecast from the NOAA GFS 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 20 kn on Sep 23. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Az Zawiyah right now?
As of the NOAA GFS run 2026-09-14 06z: NW wind 10–17 kn. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Az Zawiyah?
Az Zawiyah is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Az Zawiyah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.