Port Of Sohar marine weather forecast
Port Of Sohar (OMSOH) is a port in Oman at 24°31.0′N 56°38.0′E. Today (Sep 18): W wind 4–6 kn, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 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 | 24°31.0′N 56°38.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | OMSOH |
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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 | 19 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 3 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Muscat |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Cargo handling | Containers, Ro-Ro, Solid bulk, Liquid bulk, Break bulk, Oil terminal |
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| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Largest vessel | 398 m length overall, 65 m beam, 23 m draft |
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10-day marine forecast — Port Of Sohar
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| W 4–6 kn | 14 kn | — |
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| WNW 2–6 kn | 16 kn | — |
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| ESE 2–8 kn | 17 kn | — |
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| E 2–10 kn | 22 kn | — |
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| NE 1–6 kn | 8 kn | — |
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| WNW 1–6 kn | 7 kn | — |
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| W 4–5 kn | 7 kn | — |
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| NNW 3–3 kn | 16 kn | — |
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| NW 2–2 kn | 18 kn | — |
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| ESE 7–7 kn | 18 kn | — |
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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 10 kn on Sep 21. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Port Of Sohar right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 12z: W wind 4–6 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 Port Of Sohar?
Port Of Sohar is classed as a small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Port Of Sohar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 19 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What is the largest vessel Port Of Sohar can take?
The NGA World Port Index lists the maximum vessel at about 398 m length overall, 65 m beam, 23 m draft. Confirm current limits with the port authority before arrival.