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Hurghada (Red Sea offshore)

Sea, from shore  Red Sea (Hurghada) · 06:10 - 19:32

Hurghada (Red Sea offshore) is a coastal fishing spot in Red Sea (Hurghada). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Great Barracuda, Yellowfin Tuna and Giant Trevally.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Great Barracuda Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
37°
Thu
70%
38°
Fri
70%
37°
Sat
71%
35°
Sun
72%
34°
Best day
Mon
72%
35°

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.)
31°C
Air temp
36°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:25–07:25 Day 07:25–18:17 Dusk 18:17–20:17

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:12–06:12 Major period 16:12–18:12 Minor period 21:57–23:27 Minor period 10:57–12:27

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

15:00
36°
16:00
36°
17:00
36°
18:00
36°
19:00
35°
20:00
35°
21:00
35°
22:00
34°
23:00
34°
00:00
33°
01:00
33°
02:00
33°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Leopard Grouper
Plectropomus pessuliferus
57%
Water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
57%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Great Barracuda, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Leopard Grouper and Dogtooth Tuna.

Great Barracuda 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 great barracuda at the day. Fish hard 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hurghada (Red Sea offshore)?

Popular catches here include Great Barracuda, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Leopard Grouper, Dogtooth Tuna, Greater Amberjack and Bluefin Trevally.

Do you need a fishing license at Hurghada (Red Sea 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 Hurghada (Red Sea offshore)?

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

What is biting at Hurghada (Red Sea offshore) right now?

Right now Great Barracuda is the most likely catch, at about 20%.