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Swakopmund (surf)

Sea, from shore  Erongo (Swakopmund) · 07:34 - 18:42

Swakopmund (surf) is a coastal fishing spot in Erongo (Swakopmund). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Galjoen, Kob and Bronze Whaler Shark.

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Good 45% The bite right now
Top bet: Galjoen Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
68%
16°
Thu
65%
16°
Fri
69%
16°
Best day
Sat
64%
17°
Sun
61%
16°
Mon
39%
30°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:49–08:49 Day 08:49–17:27 Dusk 17:27–19:27

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:29–06:29 Major period 16:29–18:29 Minor period 23:01–00:31 Minor period 10:27–11:57

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

14:00
17°
15:00
16°
16:00
16°
17:00
15°
18:00
14°
19:00
13°
20:00
13°
21:00
12°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
12°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
45%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Kob
Argyrosomus inodorus
44%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
44%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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West Coast Steenbras
Lithognathus aureti
36%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Blacktail
Diplodus capensis
33%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Galjoen, Kob, Bronze Whaler Shark, West Coast Steenbras and Blacktail.

Galjoen fishing is usually best around Feb-Apr. 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 galjoen 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Swakopmund (surf)?

Popular catches here include Galjoen, Kob, Bronze Whaler Shark, West Coast Steenbras and Blacktail.

Do you need a fishing license at Swakopmund (surf)?

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 Swakopmund (surf)?

Galjoen fishing is usually best around Feb-Apr. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Swakopmund (surf) right now?

Right now Galjoen is the most likely catch, at about 26%.