Exmouth Gulf fishing forecast
Exmouth Gulf is a saltwater fishing spot in Indian Ocean, Australia. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Striped Marlin, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #82 of 435 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 4 points above 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 | 22.9 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 18 km/h from E, gusting 23 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.5 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.02 m/s toward NNW |
| Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Depth | 21 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 4.82 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.7 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 16 m |
| UV index | 7 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.4 m at 3 s from ESE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.02 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 0.5 °C warmer than the September average of 22.3 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 32.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Exmouth Gulf
Exmouth Gulf currently scores 83 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 22.9 °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 +12.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll front +4.8
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
- Thermal front +4.6
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, sailfish, wahoo, giant-trevally, spotted-mackerel, redthroat-emperor, grass-emperor, school-mackerel
Bite windows
Best months for Exmouth Gulf:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-25, 91/100
20 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Gulfs are partly enclosed and typically calmer and more protected than the open ocean, which can extend fishable conditions in wind.
Approximate bottom depth: 21 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · harbor
On-site: parking · launch ramp · bait shop
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Kajikia audax
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Acanthocybium solandri
Best months by species at Exmouth Gulf
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped MarlinKajikia audax | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
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 Exmouth Gulf?
Anglers at Exmouth Gulf target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Striped Marlin and Wahoo.
When is the best time to fish Exmouth Gulf?
The most productive months at Exmouth Gulf are typically March, April, May, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Exmouth Gulf right now?
Exmouth Gulf currently scores 83 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Exmouth Gulf from shore?
Yes — Exmouth Gulf is fishable from shore (harbor).
Is the thermocline set up at Exmouth Gulf right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Exmouth Gulf?
The scored point sits over roughly 21 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.