Ceara Brazil · Brazil

Fortaleza Offshore fishing forecast

67 Good of 100

Fortaleza Offshore is a saltwater fishing spot in Ceara Brazil, Brazil. Anglers here target Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Quick answer
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April
Top speciesWahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Indo-Pacific Sailfish
Score now67/100
Local rulesBrazil
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Today’s verdict

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.

Helping the score most
Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0
Pressure trend
Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm
Next solunar peak
dawn 08:14

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 16, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Fortaleza Offshore

Fortaleza Offshore currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 27.6 °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
Waves +9.0
swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +5.7
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +3.3
falling pressure often triggers feeding

What’s biting now

The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, sailfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo, skipjack-tuna, bigeye-tuna, atlantic-yellowfin-alias, atlantic-blue-marlin

Bite windows

Moon
Waxing Crescent · 24% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Fortaleza Offshore:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

9 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-10-16, 67/100

+3 points vs the same day last week

About this spot

Water type
Sea

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

Best reached by boat · offshore ground

What you can catch

Best months by species at Fortaleza Offshore

WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus
Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Brazil

Licensing:

  • combined — residents A single federal recreational fishing licence (Licença de Pescador Amador ou Esportivo) issued by SAP/MAPA is valid for 1 year across the entire national territory, in both salt and fresh water (except protected areas). Non-boating (desembarcada) category R$20/yr; boating (embarcada) category R$60/yr. Obtained online via the gov.br SINPESQ portal., non-residents Foreign anglers may apply with a valid Brazilian CPF; the same national licence and fees apply. As of late 2025 the process was simplified for visiting tourists.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Fortaleza Offshore?

Anglers at Fortaleza Offshore target Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Indo-Pacific Sailfish and Yellowfin Tuna.

When is the best time to fish Fortaleza Offshore?

The most productive months at Fortaleza Offshore are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

What is the fishing forecast for Fortaleza Offshore right now?

Fortaleza Offshore currently scores 67 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Is the thermocline set up at Fortaleza Offshore right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.