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Cenderawasih Bay Papua fishing forecast

50 Good of 100

Cenderawasih Bay Papua is a saltwater fishing spot in Papua Indonesia, Indonesia. Anglers here target Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Indo-Pacific Sailfish. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Quick answer
Best monthsApril, May, June, July
Top speciesGiant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo
Score now50/100
Local rulesIndonesia
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Today’s verdict

Ranks #389 of 409 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.

Helping the score most
Water temperature+25.0Waves+9.0Current+8.5
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
minor 06:29

Current conditions

Sea surface temp30.1 °C
Wind9 km/h from WNW, gusting 13 km/h
Wave height0.1 m at 9 s
Current0.08 m/s toward NE
Pressure1009 hPa
Depth635 m
Cloud cover5%
Chlorophyll0.14 mg/m³
Salinity33.9 PSU
Mixed-layer depth10 m
UV index9
Wind sea0.0 m at 0 s
Ground swell0.1 m at 9 s from NNW
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)0.08 → 0.00 m/s

The water here is 2.7 °C warmer than the October average of 27.4 °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 32.5 m, with the thermocline below that.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Cenderawasih Bay Papua

Cenderawasih Bay Papua currently scores 50 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 30.1 °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
Waves +9.0
swell energy stirring the water column
Current +8.5
moving water concentrates bait
Chlorophyll +8.3
plankton density — the base of the food chain
Wind +8.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Pre-storm bite +3.5
the classic feed before heavy weather

What’s biting now

The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, sailfish, wahoo, giant-trevally, chinaman-fish, spanish-flag-snapper, golden-trevally, bigeye-trevally

Bite windows

Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 90% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Cenderawasih Bay Papua:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-10-16, 53/100

3 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type
Bay

Bays are sheltered and usually calmer than open water, offering protected fishing and holding structure for inshore species.

Approximate bottom depth: 635 m

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · harbor

What you can catch

Best months by species at Cenderawasih Bay Papua

Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Indonesia

Licensing:

  • saltwater-recreational — residents No national recreational fishing licence is required for hook-and-line angling in most Indonesian waters, and there are no nationwide daily bag or size limits. However, marine protected areas (kawasan konservasi perairan / MPAs) impose their own access rules and fishing bans, and protected species may never be taken. Check local rules before fishing., non-residents Visiting anglers generally do not need a national licence for recreational angling, but many MPAs require an entry permit/conservation tag (e.g. the Raja Ampat Marine Park entry permit) and restrict or prohibit fishing for non-community members. Confirm zone rules with the local conservation-area management before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Cenderawasih Bay Papua?

Anglers at Cenderawasih Bay Papua target Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Indo-Pacific Sailfish.

When is the best time to fish Cenderawasih Bay Papua?

The most productive months at Cenderawasih Bay Papua are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

What is the fishing forecast for Cenderawasih Bay Papua right now?

Cenderawasih Bay Papua currently scores 50 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Cenderawasih Bay Papua from shore?

Yes — Cenderawasih Bay Papua is fishable from shore (harbor).

Is the thermocline set up at Cenderawasih Bay Papua right now?

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

How deep is the water at Cenderawasih Bay Papua?

The scored point sits over roughly 635 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.

Fishing guides for this spot

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