Raja Ampat ID fishing forecast
Raja Ampat ID is a saltwater fishing spot in Pacific Indonesia, Indonesia. Anglers here target Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Indo-Pacific Sailfish. The most productive months are typically October, November, December, January, February, March.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #60 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 7 points above 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 | 28.9 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 26 km/h from SSW, gusting 31 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.2 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.37 m/s toward W |
| Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Depth | 29 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.23 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.5 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 17 m |
| UV index | 9 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 3 s from SSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.37 → 0.29 m/s |
The water here is 1.4 °C warmer than the September average of 27.5 °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 Raja Ampat ID
Raja Ampat ID currently scores 89 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.9 °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 +13.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Eddy energy +5.0
- mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait
- Wind +4.1
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, sailfish, giant-trevally, dogtooth-tuna, barramundi, longtail-tuna, mackerel-tuna, milkfish
Bite windows
Best months for Raja Ampat ID:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-13, 90/100
27 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
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: 29 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Caranx ignobilis
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Thunnus albacares
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Istiophorus platypterus
Best months by species at Raja Ampat ID
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
| 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 Raja Ampat ID?
Anglers at Raja Ampat ID target Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna and Indo-Pacific Sailfish.
When is the best time to fish Raja Ampat ID?
The most productive months at Raja Ampat ID are typically October, November, December, January, February, March.
What is the fishing forecast for Raja Ampat ID right now?
Raja Ampat ID currently scores 89 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Raja Ampat ID from shore?
Yes — Raja Ampat ID is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Raja Ampat ID right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Raja Ampat ID?
The scored point sits over roughly 29 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 Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.