General Santos (PHGES) — marine weather & port guide
General Santos is a port in Philippines at 6°7.0′N 125°9.0′E. Today (Aug 3): SSW wind 14–16 kn, waves 1.4–1.6 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 | 6°7.0′N 125°9.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | PHGES |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Channel depth | 5 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
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10-day marine forecast — General Santos
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSW 14–16 kn | 19 kn | 1.4–1.6 m |
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| SSW 12–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.4–1.6 m |
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| SSW 13–15 kn | 21 kn | 1.5–1.7 m |
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| SSW 12–17 kn | 23 kn | 1.5–1.8 m |
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| SSW 14–17 kn | 23 kn | 1.7–1.9 m |
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| SSW 17–18 kn | 22 kn | 1.7–1.8 m |
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| SSW 15–15 kn | 19 kn | 1.5–1.6 m |
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| SSW 13–13 kn | 22 kn | 1.5–1.5 m |
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| SSW 10–10 kn | 20 kn | 1.3–1.3 m |
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| SSW 12–12 kn | 16 kn | 1.1–1.1 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 General Santos right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSW wind 14–16 kn, waves 1.4–1.6 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 General Santos?
General Santos is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to General Santos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 5 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.