East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia · Indonesia

Flores Sea Indonesia fishing forecast

49 Good of 100

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

Quick answer
Best monthsApril, May, June, July
Top speciesYellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Indo-Pacific Sailfish
Score now49/100
Local rulesIndonesia
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Today’s verdict

Ranks #391 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+25.0Current+18.0Chlorophyll+9.4
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
17:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
minor 07:28

Current conditions

Sea surface temp28.6 °C
Wind18 km/h from E, gusting 26 km/h
Wave height0.3 m at 4 s
Current0.13 m/s toward E
Pressure1011 hPa
Depth1573 m
Cloud cover23%
Chlorophyll0.16 mg/m³
Salinity34.5 PSU
Mixed-layer depth11 m
UV index9
Wind sea0.2 m at 2 s
Ground swell0.1 m at 4 s from E
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)0.13 → 0.05 m/s

The water here is 1.8 °C warmer than the October average of 26.8 °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 Flores Sea Indonesia

Flores Sea Indonesia currently scores 49 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.6 °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
Current +18.0
moving water concentrates bait
Chlorophyll +9.4
plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0
swell energy stirring the water column
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, brassy-trevally, yellowtail-kingfish, spanish-flag-snapper, chinaman-fish

Bite windows

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

Best months for Flores Sea Indonesia:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-10-01, 64/100

8 points below 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.

Approximate bottom depth: 1573 m

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore ground

What you can catch

Best months by species at Flores Sea Indonesia

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

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 Flores Sea Indonesia?

Anglers at Flores Sea Indonesia target Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Indo-Pacific Sailfish and Giant Trevally.

When is the best time to fish Flores Sea Indonesia?

The most productive months at Flores Sea Indonesia are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

What is the fishing forecast for Flores Sea Indonesia right now?

Flores Sea Indonesia currently scores 49 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Is the thermocline set up at Flores Sea Indonesia right now?

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

How deep is the water at Flores Sea Indonesia?

The scored point sits over roughly 1573 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.