Cenderawasih Bay Papua fishing forecast
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.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #427 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 3 points below 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 | 30.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 16 km/h from WSW |
| Wave height | 0.1 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.05 m/s toward S |
| Pressure | 1009 hPa |
| Depth | 1003 m |
| Cloud cover | 7% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.13 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.1 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 m |
| UV index | 9 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 3 s from WSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.05 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.8 °C warmer than the September average of 27.2 °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 30.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Cenderawasih Bay Papua
Cenderawasih Bay Papua currently scores 46 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 30.0 °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
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll +7.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +5.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- 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, black-marlin, spanish-flag-snapper, golden-trevally
Bite windows
Best months for Cenderawasih Bay Papua:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-10, 64/100
5 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Bays are sheltered and usually calmer than open water, offering protected fishing and holding structure for inshore species.
Approximate bottom depth: 1003 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · harbor
What you can catch
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Caranx ignobilis
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Thunnus albacares
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Istiophorus platypterus
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
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.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are not a legal source. Indonesia does not set national recreational bag or size limits, but strict protections apply: both species of manta ray and ALL sea turtles are fully protected nationwide and may never be taken; Napoleon (humphead) wrasse is protected with restricted catch under KKP decree; and many marine protected areas (e.g. Raja Ampat, where all sharks and manta rays are protected and spearfishing by visitors is banned) prohibit or restrict fishing. Rules change and vary by region/MPA. Always verify with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) and the local conservation-area authority 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 46 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 1003 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.