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Essaouira (Atlantic coast)

Sea, from shore  Marrakesh-Safi (Essaouira) · 05:57 - 19:33

Essaouira (Atlantic coast) is a coastal fishing spot in Marrakesh-Safi (Essaouira). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Gilthead Seabream, White Seabream and Bluefin Tuna.

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Gilthead Seabream Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
30°
Thu
77%
30°
Fri
79%
30°
Sat
81%
28°
Best day
Sun
78%
28°
Mon
78%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
3.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:12–07:12 Day 07:12–18:18 Dusk 18:18–20:18

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:06–06:06 Major period 16:06–18:06 Minor period 21:46–23:16 Minor period 10:56–12:26

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

13:00
31°
14:00
30°
15:00
30°
16:00
30°
17:00
29°
18:00
27°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
24°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
63%
Active through the day, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
61%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
60%
Peak season.
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Meagre
Argyrosomus regius
39%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
29%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, White Seabream, Bluefin Tuna, Common Dentex, Meagre and European Seabass.

Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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 gilthead seabream 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 Essaouira (Atlantic coast)?

Popular catches here include Gilthead Seabream, White Seabream, Bluefin Tuna, Common Dentex, Meagre and European Seabass.

Do you need a fishing license at Essaouira (Atlantic coast)?

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 Essaouira (Atlantic coast)?

Gilthead Seabream fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Essaouira (Atlantic coast) right now?

Right now Gilthead Seabream is the most likely catch, at about 45%.