Samarai (PGSQT) — marine weather & port guide
Samarai is a port in Papua New Guinea at 10°37.0′S 150°40.0′E. Today (Aug 3): SSE wind 14–15 kn, waves 0.7–0.8 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 | 10°37.0′S 150°40.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | PGSQT |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 8 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Time zone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
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10-day marine forecast — Samarai
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSE 14–15 kn | 21 kn | 0.7–0.8 m |
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| SSE 11–17 kn | 22 kn | 0.6–0.8 m |
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| SSE 12–15 kn | 20 kn | 0.6–0.7 m |
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| S 10–13 kn | 17 kn | 0.4–0.6 m |
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| SSE 10–12 kn | 15 kn | 0.4–0.5 m |
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| SSE 13–14 kn | 18 kn | 0.5–0.7 m |
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| SSE 12–13 kn | 16 kn | 0.5–0.6 m |
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| S 11–11 kn | 17 kn | 0.4–0.4 m |
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| S 12–12 kn | 19 kn | 0.5–0.5 m |
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| S 15–15 kn | 21 kn | 0.7–0.7 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 Samarai right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSE wind 14–15 kn, waves 0.7–0.8 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 Samarai?
Samarai is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Samarai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 8 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.