Tanga (TZTGT) — marine weather & port guide
Tanga is a port in Tanzania at 5°5.0′S 39°7.0′E. Today (Aug 3): ESE wind 3–7 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°5.0′S 39°7.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | TZTGT |
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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 | 17 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 8 m |
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| Tide range | 4 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
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10-day marine forecast — Tanga
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 3–7 kn | 14 kn | 1.6–1.6 m |
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| S 1–7 kn | 16 kn | 1.5–1.6 m |
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| SSE 1–6 kn | 14 kn | 1.8–1.9 m |
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| SE 2–7 kn | 17 kn | 1.8–1.9 m |
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| SSE 2–7 kn | 14 kn | 1.8–2.0 m |
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| S 2–8 kn | 10 kn | 2.1–2.1 m |
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| S 2–7 kn | 8 kn | 2.0–2.2 m |
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| SE 7–7 kn | 15 kn | 2.2–2.2 m |
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| SE 7–7 kn | 15 kn | 2.2–2.2 m |
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| SSE 9–9 kn | 19 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 Tanga right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ESE wind 3–7 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 Tanga?
Tanga is classed as a small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Tanga?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 17 m and anchorage depths run about 8 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.