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Cape Agulhas

Sea, from shore  South Africa · 07:48 - 17:37

Cape Agulhas on the coast in South Africa. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Good 55% The bite right now
Top bet: Leerfish Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
91%
20°
Sun
100%
18°
Best day
Mon
100%
14°
Tue
100%
13°
Wed
91%
14°
Thu
96%
15°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:03–09:03 Dusk 16:22–18:22 Night 18:22–07:03

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:56–22:56 Major period 08:56–10:56 Minor period 13:53–15:23 Minor period 04:29–05:59

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

02:00
14°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°
05:00
13°
06:00
12°
07:00
12°
08:00
12°
09:00
12°
10:00
13°
11:00
14°
12:00
16°
13:00
18°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Leerfish
Lichia amia
55%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
53%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Dusky Kob
Argyrosomus japonicus
41%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
26%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys commersonnii
23%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
20%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cape Agulhas is a coastal fishing spot in South Africa. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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 Cape Agulhas?

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Agulhas?

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 Cape Agulhas?

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Cape Agulhas right now?

Right now Leerfish is the most likely catch, at about 33%.