Coffin Bay SA fishing forecast
Coffin Bay SA is a saltwater fishing spot in South Australia, Australia. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish, Mutton Snapper. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #5 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 15.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 16 km/h from SSW, gusting 25 km/h |
| Wave height | 2.0 m at 12 s |
| Current | 0.22 m/s toward NW |
| Pressure | 1027 hPa |
| Depth | 2 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.69 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 35.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 26 m |
| UV index | 6 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 2.0 m at 12 s from SW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.22 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 0.7 °C cooler than the September average of 15.8 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 113.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Coffin Bay SA
Coffin Bay SA currently scores 96 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 15.1 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Waves +5.9
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowtail-kingfish, blue-groper-eastern, mado-sweep, crimsonband-wrasse, morwong-red, silver-trevally, australian-herring, cobbler
Bite windows
Best months for Coffin Bay SA:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-16, 97/100
26 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Seriola lalandi
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Lutjanus analis
Best months by species at Coffin Bay SA
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi | ||||||||||||
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail KingfishOfficial source | 2/day | min 65 cm | — |
| STATE FIGURES DIFFER AND FishRadar SHOWS THE STRICTEST WE HAVE VERIFIED. NSW: minimum 65 cm, 5 per day. Queensland: minimum 60 cm, 2 per person. Other states were not verified in this round. Kingfish is highly migratory and Commonwealth arrangements can apply beyond state waters. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Licensing is state-level, not federal. NSW: the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee covers salt and fresh water. VIC: Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence. QLD: no general recreational licence for most saltwater fishing. WA, SA, TAS, NT: state-specific licences and permits. Bag, size and possession limits always come from the state you are fishing in., non-residents The same state rules apply to visitors, and a short-term licence can normally be bought online from the state authority before you fish.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland fishing usually needs a state recreational licence (NSW, VIC) or an angler permit (NT, parts of QLD). Freshwater closed seasons are separate from tidal ones — Queensland, for example, closes barramundi in fresh water and in tidal water on the same dates but publishes them on different pages., non-residents Visiting anglers must hold the relevant state licence or permit.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Australian fishing rules are set by each state and vary by zone, and this national pack shows the strictest figure we have verified rather than your state's own. Always verify with the relevant state authority (NSW DPIRD, QLD DPI, VFA, WA DPIRD, SA PIRSA, NRE Tasmania, NT Fisheries) before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Coffin Bay SA?
Anglers at Coffin Bay SA target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish and Mutton Snapper.
When is the best time to fish Coffin Bay SA?
The most productive months at Coffin Bay SA are typically January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Coffin Bay SA right now?
Coffin Bay SA currently scores 96 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Coffin Bay SA from shore?
Yes — Coffin Bay SA is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Coffin Bay SA right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowtail Kingfish: Taming the Brown BomberHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.