Sharmah — marine weather & port guide
Sharmah is a port in Saudi Arabia at 27°56.0′N 35°15.0′E. Today (Aug 3): WNW wind 3–12 kn, waves 0.8–1.0 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 | 27°56.0′N 35°15.0′E |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Channel depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
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10-day marine forecast — Sharmah
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| WNW 3–12 kn | 27 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| N 3–12 kn | 24 kn | 1.0–1.3 m |
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| NW 2–12 kn | 25 kn | 0.8–1.3 m |
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| WSW 2–10 kn | 21 kn | 0.9–1.2 m |
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| SE 2–11 kn | 15 kn | 0.7–0.9 m |
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| NNE 3–10 kn | 13 kn | 0.6–0.8 m |
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| SE 3–10 kn | 12 kn | 0.6–0.8 m |
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| SW 11–11 kn | 22 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| SW 11–11 kn | 22 kn | 0.1–0.1 m |
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| WSW 12–12 kn | 24 kn | 0.1–0.1 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 Sharmah right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: WNW wind 3–12 kn, waves 0.8–1.0 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 Sharmah?
Sharmah is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Sharmah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.