Kavieng Harbor marine weather forecast
Kavieng Harbor (PGKVG) is a port in Papua New Guinea at 2°35.0′S 150°48.0′E. Today (Sep 14): SSE wind 7–10 kn, waves 1.1–1.1 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-14 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 | 2°35.0′S 150°48.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | PGKVG |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Excellent |
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| Channel depth | 17 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Time zone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | None |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Kavieng Harbor
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSE 7–10 kn | 15 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| S 5–9 kn | 16 kn | 1.1–1.3 m |
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| S 3–9 kn | 12 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| SSE 4–10 kn | 13 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| SE 4–7 kn | 11 kn | 1.0–1.1 m |
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| SE 5–7 kn | 9 kn | 1.2–1.4 m |
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| SE 6–7 kn | 8 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| ESE 7–7 kn | 10 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| ESE 7–7 kn | 10 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| ESE 10–10 kn | 14 kn | 1.3–1.3 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 10 kn on Sep 23. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.4 m on Sep 19. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Kavieng Harbor right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-14 12z: SSE wind 7–10 kn, waves 1.1–1.1 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 Kavieng Harbor?
Kavieng Harbor is classed as a small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with excellent shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Kavieng Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 17 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.