Chake Chake — marine weather & port guide
Chake Chake is a port in Tanzania at 5°15.0′S 39°46.0′E. Today (Aug 3): SSE wind 15–17 kn, waves 1.6–1.6 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 | 5°15.0′S 39°46.0′E |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 14 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 13 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
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10-day marine forecast — Chake Chake
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSE 15–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.6–1.6 m |
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| SSE 13–18 kn | 22 kn | 1.5–1.6 m |
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| SSE 14–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.8–1.9 m |
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| SSE 11–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.8–1.9 m |
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| SSE 14–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.8–2.0 m |
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| SSE 15–17 kn | 21 kn | 2.1–2.1 m |
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| SSE 12–16 kn | 20 kn | 2.0–2.2 m |
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| SSE 16–16 kn | 22 kn | 2.2–2.2 m |
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| S 15–15 kn | 20 kn | 2.2–2.2 m |
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| S 16–16 kn | 20 kn | 1.9–1.9 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 Chake Chake right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSE wind 15–17 kn, waves 1.6–1.6 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 Chake Chake?
Chake Chake is classed as a small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Chake Chake?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 14 m and anchorage depths run about 13 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.