Ternate Maluku fishing forecast
Ternate Maluku is a saltwater fishing spot in North Maluku, Indonesia. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Giant Trevally. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #244 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 4 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 | 27.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 27 km/h from SW |
| Wave height | 0.5 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.10 m/s toward SSE |
| Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Depth | 80 m |
| Cloud cover | 88% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.25 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.4 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 17 m |
| UV index | 7 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.1 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.3 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.4 m at 4 s from WSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.10 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 0.7 °C cooler than the September average of 28.4 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 39.3 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Ternate Maluku
Ternate Maluku currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 27.6 °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
- Chlorophyll +15.1
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +10.5
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Thermocline +4.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Wind +3.6
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
What’s biting now
The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, skipjack-tuna, wahoo, dogtooth-tuna, barramundi, rainbow-runner, great-barracuda
Bite windows
Best months for Ternate Maluku:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-25, 81/100
6 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: 80 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Katsuwonus pelamis
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Caranx ignobilis
Best months by species at Ternate Maluku
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipjack TunaKatsuwonus pelamis | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| 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 Ternate Maluku?
Anglers at Ternate Maluku target Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo and Giant Trevally.
When is the best time to fish Ternate Maluku?
The most productive months at Ternate Maluku are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Ternate Maluku right now?
Ternate Maluku currently scores 67 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Ternate Maluku from shore?
Yes — Ternate Maluku is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Ternate Maluku right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Ternate Maluku?
The scored point sits over roughly 80 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.