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خلیج فارس

Sea, from shore  Saudi Arabia · 05:40 - 19:31

خلیج فارس on the coast in Saudi Arabia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Great Barracuda Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
32°
Best day
Mon
66%
34°
Tue
66%
33°
Wed
66%
32°
Thu
66%
33°
Fri
70%
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.)
28°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1002 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:55–06:55 Day 06:55–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 93% lit
Major period 21:37–23:37 Major period 09:37–11:37 Minor period 16:48–18:18 Minor period 02:56–04:26

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

16:00
32°
17:00
32°
18:00
32°
19:00
32°
20:00
31°
21:00
31°
22:00
31°
23:00
31°
00:00
31°
01:00
31°
02:00
31°
03:00
31°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
57%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
56%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
46%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
40%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
40%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

خلیج فارس is a coastal fishing spot in Saudi Arabia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Great Barracuda, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, King Mackerel and Orange-Spotted Grouper.

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.

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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More waters nearby

Dammam coast (Arabian Gulf) Eastern Province (Dammam, Gulf) · 179.8 km away Al Khobar coast (Arabian Gulf) Eastern Province (Al Khobar, Gulf) · 185.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at خلیج فارس?

Popular catches here include Great Barracuda, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, King Mackerel and Orange-Spotted Grouper.

Do you need a fishing license at خلیج فارس?

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 خلیج فارس?

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

What is biting at خلیج فارس right now?

Right now Great Barracuda is the most likely catch, at about 28%.