Location & Surroundings
Moewe Harbour is a roadstead in West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimbe, 99 km to the northeast. The national capital Port Moresby is about 450 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kandrian Airport, 3 km away.
Also known as: Mowe Harbour
Basic Data
- Type roadstead (RDST)
- an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 12' 59" S, 149° 32' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:25
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Moewe Harbour
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moewe Harbour, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 27.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.5 | 3.6 | 111 | 87 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 6.2 | 133 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 88 | 307.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 7.3 | 135 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 69 | 858.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 5.8 | 120 | 84 | 1,015.5 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 9 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 5.2 | 117 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 7.5 | 126 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 53 | 307.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 7.4 | 127 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 869.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 5.3 | 114 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 4.0 | 108 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 6.0 | 126 | 68 | 1,015.9 | 0.08 / 0.19 | 63 | 288.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 6.9 | 127 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 21 | 846.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 4.8 | 116 | 87 | 1,015.6 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 100 | 61.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 4.2 | 112 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.08 / 0.19 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moewe Harbour?
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 27.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Moewe Harbour today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Moewe Harbour?
Local time is 13:25. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Moewe Harbour?
Moewe Harbour is a roadstead.
What is the elevation of Moewe Harbour?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Moewe Harbour located?
It is at -6.21635, 149.54144 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moewe Harbour in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.