Kokopo — marine weather & port guide
Kokopo is a port in Papua New Guinea at 4°20.0′S 152°16.0′E. Today (Aug 3): SSE wind 12–21 kn, waves 1.9–2.2 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 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°20.0′S 152°16.0′E |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 23 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 17 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Time zone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
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10-day marine forecast — Kokopo
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSE 12–21 kn | 27 kn | 1.9–2.2 m |
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| SSE 8–25 kn | 32 kn | 1.5–1.9 m |
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| S 5–13 kn | 22 kn | 1.2–1.5 m |
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| SSE 12–19 kn | 24 kn | 1.2–1.4 m |
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| SE 4–21 kn | 27 kn | 1.1–1.3 m |
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| SSE 13–18 kn | 22 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| SSE 9–14 kn | 18 kn | 1.0–1.2 m |
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| SSE 6–6 kn | 13 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| SSE 9–9 kn | 13 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| SSE 11–11 kn | 16 kn | 1.6–1.6 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.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Kokopo right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSE wind 12–21 kn, waves 1.9–2.2 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 Kokopo?
Kokopo is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Kokopo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 23 m and anchorage depths run about 17 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.