MARINE FORECAST VALID 5th to 12th August 2024.
GENERAL OUTLOOK
Wind Speed & Direction:
- South-easterly winds are expected over Tanzania and Kenya waters; south-easterly turning to south-westerly winds are expected over Somalia waters with wind speeds of 10 to 25 knots (5- 12.5 m/s) throughout the forecast period.
Sig. Wave Height and Direction:
- South-easterly waves are expected over Tanzania and Kenya waters; south-easterly turning into south-westerly waves are expected over Somalia waters with wave heights of 1.2 –3.0m (≈ 4 – 10ft) throughout the forecast period.
Sea conditions:
- Moderate to rough sea condition with wave heights of 1.2-3.0m (4-10ft) expected over the Somalia waters throughout the forecast period.
- Fresh to strong breeze with wind speeds of 5 – 12.5m/s (10 to 25 Knots) expected over Somalia waters throughout the forecast period.