Napp

See what's biting near you
All spots

خليج العقبة

Sea, from shore  Egypt · 05:46 - 19:43

خليج العقبة is a coastal fishing spot in Egypt. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Greater Amberjack, Giant Trevally and Bluefin Trevally.

View on Google Maps Directions Embed on your site
Prime 95% The bite right now
Top bet: Greater Amberjack Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
33°
Thu
75%
33°
Fri
78%
32°
Best day
Sat
78%
32°
Sun
77%
32°
Mon
78%
32°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:01–07:01 Day 07:01–18:28 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:13–02:13 Major period 12:13–14:13 Minor period 19:27–20:57 Minor period 05:30–07:00

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

05:00
28°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
28°
09:00
28°
10:00
28°
11:00
28°
12:00
29°
13:00
30°
14:00
31°
15:00
32°
16:00
32°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
95%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Leopard Grouper
Plectropomus pessuliferus
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
Tap for details ↗

About the fishing here

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

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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 greater amberjack at dawn. 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)

About this water

The Gulf of Aqaba or Gulf of Eilat is a large gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea, southeast of the Sinai Peninsula, and west of the Arabian Peninsula. Its coastline is divided among four countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

Read more on Wikipedia →

Map

More waters nearby

Garden Bay Egypt · 96.3 km away خليج السويس Egypt · 134.0 km away وادي الجرافي Egypt · 144.5 km away נחל פארן Egypt · 151.9 km away El Gouna (Red Sea coast) Red Sea (El Gouna) · 178.0 km away Hurghada (Red Sea offshore) Red Sea (Hurghada) · 184.5 km away مرسى أبو مخدج Egypt · 203.9 km away سدر Egypt · 216.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at خليج العقبة?

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

Do you need a fishing license at خليج العقبة?

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 خليج العقبة?

Greater Amberjack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at خليج العقبة right now?

Right now Greater Amberjack is the most likely catch, at about 28%.