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Teluk Cenderawasih

Sea, from shore  Indonesia · 07:03 - 19:00

Teluk Cenderawasih on the coast in Indonesia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
69%
28°
Best day
Sun
68%
28°
Mon
68%
29°
Tue
68%
28°
Wed
68%
28°
Thu
68%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–17:45 Dusk 17:45–19:45

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:16–23:16 Major period 09:16–11:16 Minor period 15:22–16:52 Minor period 03:40–05:10

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

11:00
26°
12:00
27°
13:00
27°
14:00
27°
15:00
28°
16:00
28°
17:00
28°
18:00
28°
19:00
28°
20:00
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
28°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dogtooth Tuna
Gymnosarda unicolor
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
56%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Teluk Cenderawasih is a coastal fishing spot in Indonesia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and Sailfish.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) 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 mahi-mahi (dorado) 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)

About this water

Cenderawasih Bay, also known as Sarera Bay and formerly Geelvink Bay, is a large bay in northern Province of Papua, Central Papua and West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Teluk Cenderawasih?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Sailfish, King Mackerel and Spot-tail Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Teluk Cenderawasih?

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 Teluk Cenderawasih?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Teluk Cenderawasih right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 19%.