Port Ouest marine weather forecast
Port Ouest is a port in Réunion at 20°56.0′S 55°17.0′E. Today (Sep 15): ESE wind 20–24 kn, waves 3.3–4.3 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-15 00z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 20°56.0′S 55°17.0′E |
|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
|---|
| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
|---|
| Shelter | Fair |
|---|
| Channel depth | 9 m |
|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
|---|
| Tide range | 1 m |
|---|
| Pilotage | Compulsory |
|---|
| Time zone | Indian/Reunion |
|---|
Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
|---|
| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water |
|---|
| Repairs | Limited |
|---|
| Medical facilities | Available |
|---|
10-day marine forecast — Port Ouest
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
|---|
| ESE 20–24 kn | 34 kn | 3.3–4.3 m |
|---|
| ESE 19–21 kn | 28 kn | 3.7–4.3 m |
|---|
| E 14–16 kn | 23 kn | 2.7–3.5 m |
|---|
| ESE 13–15 kn | 20 kn | 2.2–2.6 m |
|---|
| ESE 11–18 kn | 22 kn | 2.0–2.1 m |
|---|
| ESE 16–19 kn | 24 kn | 2.4–2.5 m |
|---|
| E 13–13 kn | 16 kn | 2.1–2.1 m |
|---|
| E 14–14 kn | 22 kn | 2.2–2.2 m |
|---|
| ESE 7–7 kn | 14 kn | 1.9–1.9 m |
|---|
| E 11–11 kn | 19 kn | 2.6–2.6 m |
|---|
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 24 kn on Sep 15. The highest modeled significant wave height is 4.3 m on Sep 15. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Port Ouest right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-15 00z: ESE wind 20–24 kn, waves 3.3–4.3 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 Port Ouest?
Port Ouest 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 Ouest?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 9 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What restricts entry to Port Ouest?
Entry is affected by heavy swell. Check the live forecast on this page and official notices before approach.