Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia fishing forecast
Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia is a saltwater fishing spot in Western Australia, Australia. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #5 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 7 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 | 23.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 27 km/h from SSE, gusting 43 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.7 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.09 m/s toward S |
| Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Depth | 5 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 3.83 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 35.1 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 16 m |
| UV index | 9 |
| Wind sea | 0.6 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 4 s from SE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.09 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 0.6 °C warmer than the October average of 23.2 °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 40.0 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia
Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia currently scores 96 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 23.8 °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
- Current +9.7
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
- Wind +3.3
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
What’s biting now
The model expects today: striped-marlin, yellowfin-tuna, sailfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo, giant-trevally, spotted-mackerel, redthroat-emperor
Bite windows
Best months for Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-08, 97/100
28 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+35 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 5 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Coryphaena hippurus
Best months by species at Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus |
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.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
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 Ningaloo Reef Australia?
Anglers at Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia target Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Indo-Pacific Sailfish and Mahi-Mahi.
When is the best time to fish Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia?
The most productive months at Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia are typically March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia right now?
Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia currently scores 96 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Exmouth Ningaloo Reef Australia 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 Ningaloo Reef Australia?
The scored point sits over roughly 5 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.