Kirteh Oil Terminal marine weather forecast
Kirteh Oil Terminal is a port in Malaysia at 4°34.0′N 103°28.0′E. Today (Sep 15): SSE wind 9–10 kn, waves 0.5–0.6 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 | 4°34.0′N 103°28.0′E |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 11 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 22 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Repairs | None |
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10-day marine forecast — Kirteh Oil Terminal
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSE 9–10 kn | 13 kn | 0.5–0.6 m |
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| SW 2–9 kn | 13 kn | 0.4–0.5 m |
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| SSW 2–6 kn | 10 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| SE 3–7 kn | 10 kn | 0.2–0.4 m |
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| S 7–13 kn | 17 kn | 0.4–0.6 m |
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| SSE 10–14 kn | 17 kn | 0.5–0.6 m |
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| SW 1–8 kn | 10 kn | 0.3–0.5 m |
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| WSW 2–2 kn | 10 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| S 1–1 kn | 10 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| WSW 3–3 kn | 9 kn | 0.2–0.2 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 14 kn on Sep 20. The highest modeled significant wave height is 0.6 m on Sep 15. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Kirteh Oil Terminal right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-15 12z: SSE wind 9–10 kn, waves 0.5–0.6 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 Kirteh Oil Terminal?
Kirteh Oil Terminal is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Kirteh Oil Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 11 m and anchorage depths run about 22 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What restricts entry to Kirteh Oil Terminal?
Entry is affected by tidal windows, heavy swell. Check the live forecast on this page and official notices before approach.