Flores Sea Indonesia fishing forecast
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.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #409 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 | 27.7 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 11 km/h from E, gusting 16 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.2 m at 5 s |
| Current | 0.08 m/s toward NNW |
| Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Depth | 1400 m |
| Cloud cover | 10% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.13 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.3 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 10 m |
| UV index | 9 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 5 s from E |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.08 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.2 °C warmer than the September average of 26.5 °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 Flores Sea Indonesia
Flores Sea Indonesia currently scores 50 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 27.7 °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 +8.4
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll +8.1
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Wind +8.0
- 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, wahoo, giant-trevally, brassy-trevally, yellowtail-kingfish, black-marlin, spanish-flag-snapper
Bite windows
Best months for Flores Sea Indonesia:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-10, 65/100
About this spot
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: 1400 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Caranx ignobilis
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
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 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 50 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Flores Sea Indonesia from shore?
Yes — Flores Sea Indonesia is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
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 1400 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.