Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal fishing forecast
Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal is a saltwater fishing spot in Tamil Nadu India, India. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically October, November, December, January, February, March.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #63 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 | 29.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 7 km/h from WNW, gusting 19 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.6 m at 8 s |
| Current | 0.07 m/s toward W |
| Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Depth | 19 m |
| Cloud cover | 11% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.99 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 33.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 m |
| UV index | 5 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.5 m at 8 s from SE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.07 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.3 °C warmer than the September average of 27.7 °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 39.3 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal
Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal currently scores 88 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.0 °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
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- 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
- Current +7.5
- 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, wahoo, albacore, pacific-albacore, silver-pomfret, great-barracuda, giant-trevally, bonefish
Bite windows
Best months for Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-20, 96/100
26 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Bays are sheltered and usually calmer than open water, offering protected fishing and holding structure for inshore species.
Approximate bottom depth: 19 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · harbor
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Acanthocybium solandri
Best months by species at Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents There is no single national recreational sea-fishing licence in India. Casual shore/recreational angling is generally unregulated, but boat-based fishing, fishing in protected areas / national parks / sanctuaries, and fishing in some states require a permit from the relevant State fisheries department, Forest department, or local authority/panchayat. Rules differ substantially by state — always check locally before fishing., non-residents Visiting anglers should confirm requirements with the State fisheries department for the coast they will fish. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, for example, issue a dedicated sport-fishing permit; mainland states vary. A national seasonal fishing ban (monsoon breeding ban) also applies on each coast for part of the year.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. India has no national recreational sea-fishing bag or size limits — marine fishing is regulated separately by each coastal State/Union Territory under its own Marine Fishing Regulation Act, and a seasonal fishing ban applies for part of the year. Permits may be required for boat-based fishing or in protected areas. Rules vary widely and change. Always verify current rules with the relevant State fisheries department before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal?
Anglers at Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal target Yellowfin Tuna, Indo-Pacific Sailfish and Wahoo.
When is the best time to fish Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal?
The most productive months at Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal are typically October, November, December, January, February, March.
What is the fishing forecast for Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal right now?
Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal currently scores 88 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal from shore?
Yes — Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal is fishable from shore (harbor).
Is the thermocline set up at Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Tamil Nadu Bay of Bengal?
The scored point sits over roughly 19 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.