Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar fishing forecast
Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar is a saltwater fishing spot in Ceuta Spain, Spain. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #50 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 | 20.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 9 km/h from ESE |
| Wave height | 0.4 m at 6 s |
| Current | 0.60 m/s toward E |
| Pressure | 1019 hPa |
| Depth | 10 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.49 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.1 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 24 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 0.3 m at 6 s from E |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.60 → 0.38 m/s |
The water here is 2.6 °C cooler than the September average of 23.0 °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 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar
Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar currently scores 91 out of 100 (Hot). Water temperature is 20.5 °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 +14.5
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Thermal front +6.7
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
What’s biting now
The model expects today: bluefin-tuna, atlantic-bonito, european-seabass, atlantic-mackerel, common-dentex, common-pandora, grouper, amberjack
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Bite windows
Best months for Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-13, 97/100
27 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
5 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Straits funnel strong tidal currents. Fish tend to feed around slack water and in the first hour of the flood or ebb, when bait is pushed through.
Approximate bottom depth: 10 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Sarda sarda
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Acanthocybium solandri
Best months by species at Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaOrden AAA/642/2013, artículo 18; Real Decreto 347/2011, anexo II | 0/day | — | Jun 16 – Oct 14 |
| PROHIBIDO MATAR O RETENER. La pesca deportiva y recreativa de atún rojo está prohibida en España y hay que devolver al mar con vida todos los atunes capturados. Del 16 de junio al 14 de octubre se permite únicamente CAPTURA Y SUELTA, y sólo a embarcaciones con la autorización específica del Anexo II del Real Decreto 347/2011. Del 15 de octubre al 15 de junio rige la veda: queda expresamente prohibida la captura, y un ejemplar capturado accidentalmente debe devolverse al mar aunque esté muerto. Única excepción: si no se ha podido evitar la muerte de un ejemplar y existe cuota disponible, se cesa la actividad, se mantiene a bordo un ejemplar como máximo, se desembarca entero y se remite la declaración de captura; su comercialización está prohibida. La talla mínima legal del atún rojo es de 30 kilos o 115 cm de longitud a la horquilla, y sólo es relevante para esa excepción. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Licencia de pesca marítima de recreo expedida por la comunidad autónoma del litoral (o Ceuta/Melilla). DOS OBLIGACIONES ESTATALES SUCESIVAS EN 2026, y la segunda es la que se pasa por alto: (1) desde el 10 de enero de 2026, en aplicación del Reglamento (UE) 2023/2842, hay que estar REGISTRADO y notificar las capturas por vía electrónica; (2) desde el 20 de marzo de 2026, el Real Decreto 214/2026, de 18 de marzo, obliga a COMUNICAR DIARIAMENTE todas las capturas a través de la aplicación PescaREC del MAPA. La declaración debe hacerse dentro de las 24 horas siguientes a la finalización de la actividad, y si en un mismo día se realizan varias actividades de pesca no continuadas hay que declarar cada una POR SEPARADO. La obligación cubre las capturas retenidas, las capturadas y liberadas y también la jornada sin capturas. Son de declaración obligatoria las especies del Anexo II del Real Decreto 347/2011 y las que añade el Real Decreto 214/2026; el resto es declaración voluntaria. Para las especies del Anexo II (protección diferenciada, p. ej. atún rojo) hace falta además una autorización específica del Estado. Andalucía exige adicionalmente declarar sus especies objetivo antes del final del día natural, un plazo más corto que el estatal., non-residents Non-residents need the same regional recreational licence, the same registration from 10 January 2026 and the same DAILY PescaREC declaration from 20 March 2026 — within 24 hours of the end of each session, separately for each non-continuous session, and including released fish and blank sessions. Anexo II species additionally require a state authorisation issued to the vessel owner. Note that a licence issued by one autonomous community is not necessarily valid in another: since Ley 5/2023 recognition follows the fishing ground (calador), so an Atlantic licence does not cover the Mediterranean coast and vice versa, and Catalonia does not recognise EU-issued licences at all.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Spain's rules vary significantly by autonomous community (Catalonia, Galicia, Basque Country, Valencia, Andalusia, Balearics, Canaries) and by sea area (Cantábrico/Noroeste, Golfo de Cádiz, Mediterráneo, Canarias). Always verify with MAPA and your regional authority before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar?
Anglers at Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito and Wahoo.
When is the best time to fish Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar?
The most productive months at Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar right now?
Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar currently scores 91 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar from shore?
Yes — Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Ceuta Strait of Gibraltar?
The scored point sits over roughly 10 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Atlantic Bonito: Chasing the Autumn SpeedstersHow to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.