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TIDAL INFORMATION
The dominant tide in the Mumbai Harbour is the semi-diurnal tide with a period of
12 hours and 40 minutes. The following are the particulars of tidal levels related
to Chart Datum.
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Above(+) or Below(-)
Datum
Highest High Water recorded
+ 5.39 m
Mean High Water Spring Tides.
+ 4.42 m
Mean High Water Neap Tides.
+ 3.30 m
Mean Sea Level.
+ 2.51 m
Mean Low Water Neap Tides.
+ 1.86 m
Mean Low Water Spring Tides.
+ 0.76 m
Lowest Low Water recorded.
- 0.46 m
Highest Low Water
+ 2.74 m
Statistical studies made indicate that :1. All high tides exceed + 2.70 m.
2. About 5% of all high tides would be less than + 3.20 m.
Tide

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WIND
General direction of wind is from the North to the West quarter, with seasonal
variations as shown below :SEASONAL WIND VARIATIONS
Months
1. Feb-May
2. June-Sep
3. Oct-Jan

Directions
Mainly from N.W.

Speeds
(Max. 8 to 10 Beaufort
Substantial 4-6 Beaufort)
Mainly
from (Max. 8 to 10 Beaufort
W.N.W.
Substantial 6-8 Beaufort)
Mainly from N.N.W. (Max. 6 to 8 Beaufort
Substantial 2-6 Beaufort)

CYCLONES
These may occur in the period of May/June or October/November. The last severe
cyclone off the coast of Mumbai was experienced in June 1996. Prior to this the
earlier cyclone occured in 1992.
CURRENTS
The currents in the harbour are essentially caused by the tides and are not
influenced to any extent by monsoons etc. The tidal flow is unsteady and the
magnitude and direction of the current varies with respect to location, time and
depth.
WAVES
The predominant waves are the swell waves generated by deep sea storms.
These mainly arise just before and during the South West monsoon. The
statistical analysis indicates that most wave periods fall between 6 seconds and
10 seconds.
During the continuance of the North-East monsoon, North-Easterly winds known
as "Elephantas" blow for short durations during the months of OctoberNovember. As the fetch and duration of these winds are limited, the"Significant
height" of the resulting waves is not likely to exceed 1 metre with period ranging
from 3 to 5 seconds.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY & TEMPERATURE
Relative humidity ranges from 61% to 87% being the highest in the monsoon
period. During the winter months (Nov-Jan) relative humidity ranges from 61%
to 72%. Mean daily temperature ranges from 24 Degrees C to 33 Degrees C
except during the winter period when the minimum temperature may fall to

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about 19 Degrees. The hotter months are March, April, May and June.
VISIBILITY
In general, on the West Coast, above latitude 16o N mist sometimes develops
during sunrise but disperses thereafter.
At Mumbai from November to March smog hangs over the land, obscuring
everything in view. This happens only for short periods most often shortly after
sunrise but also occasionally in the evenings. Visibility is generally good for most
part of the year.
RAINFALL
The climate of the region has a regular seasonal variation determined by the
occurrence of two annual monsoons. The South-West monsoon period extends
from June to September. Most of the annual rainfall occurs during the
South-West monsoon, the average monthly rainfall being about 45 cm.Rain
during the North-East monsoon is slight. The average annual rainfall over 20
years is 193 cm.

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