M Bao Oil Terminal (SNMBA) — marine weather & port guide
M Bao Oil Terminal is a port in Senegal at 14°43.0′N 17°24.0′W. Today (Aug 3): NW wind 11–13 kn, waves 1.3–1.3 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 | 14°43.0′N 17°24.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | SNMBA |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Anchorage depth | 19 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Africa/Dakar |
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10-day marine forecast — M Bao Oil Terminal
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NW 11–13 kn | 17 kn | 1.3–1.3 m |
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| WNW 2–8 kn | 13 kn | 1.0–1.3 m |
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| SW 3–9 kn | 12 kn | 1.0–1.0 m |
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| N 2–5 kn | 8 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| N 6–7 kn | 9 kn | 1.2–1.4 m |
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| NNW 3–8 kn | 10 kn | 1.3–1.4 m |
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| W 7–9 kn | 12 kn | 1.3–1.3 m |
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| WNW 11–11 kn | 19 kn | 1.5–1.5 m |
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| WNW 7–7 kn | 14 kn | 1.7–1.7 m |
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| SSW 1–1 kn | 8 kn | 1.5–1.5 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 M Bao Oil Terminal right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: NW wind 11–13 kn, waves 1.3–1.3 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 M Bao Oil Terminal?
M Bao Oil Terminal is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to M Bao Oil Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 19 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.