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Abu Dhabi (offshore)

Sea, from shore  Abu Dhabi (offshore) · 06:53 - 20:05

Abu Dhabi (offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Abu Dhabi (offshore). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Yellowfin Tuna, Cobia and Sailfish.

Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Yellowfin Tuna Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
68%
44°
Thu
68%
44°
Fri
68%
41°
Sat
68%
40°
Sun
69%
40°
Best day
Mon
68%
40°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
32°C
Air temp
41°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
998 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
19.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:08–08:08 Day 08:08–18:50 Dusk 18:50–20:50

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:50–06:50 Major period 16:50–18:50 Minor period 22:39–00:09 Minor period 11:32–13:02

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

17:00
41°
18:00
41°
19:00
41°
20:00
39°
21:00
39°
22:00
38°
23:00
38°
00:00
38°
01:00
38°
02:00
38°
03:00
38°
04:00
37°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
55%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
53%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 32 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
50%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Cobia, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Queenfish and Orange-Spotted Grouper.

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for yellowfin tuna at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Abu Dhabi (offshore)?

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Cobia, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Yellowfin Seabream and King Mackerel.

Do you need a fishing license at Abu Dhabi (offshore)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Abu Dhabi (offshore)?

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Abu Dhabi (offshore) right now?

Right now Yellowfin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 18%.