Rompin fishing forecast
Rompin is a saltwater fishing spot in South China Sea, Malaysia. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Atlantic Mackerel, Giant Trevally. The most productive months are typically September, October, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #101 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 5 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 | 29.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 17 km/h from SSE, gusting 26 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.3 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.07 m/s toward NNW |
| Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Depth | 11 m |
| Cloud cover | 96% |
| Chlorophyll | 4.49 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 33.3 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 8 m |
| UV index | 8 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.2 m at 4 s from ESE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.07 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.5 °C warmer than the September average of 28.3 °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 Rompin
Rompin currently scores 82 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.8 °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 +12.6
- 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 +7.2
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll front +4.5
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, great-barracuda, bonefish, almaco-jack, rainbow-runner
Bite windows
Best months for Rompin:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-24, 87/100
23 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+3 points vs the same day last week
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: 11 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · estuary
On-site: parking · launch ramp · bait shop
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Scomber scombrus
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Caranx ignobilis
Best months by species at Rompin
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic MackerelScomber scombrus | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) does NOT issue a recreational angler's fishing licence. Recreational rod-and-line angling in open waters is not separately licensed by DOF, but you may not fish inside a gazetted Marine Park, and protected species may never be taken. DOF operates a recreational fisheries registration system (eRekreasi) for recreational fishing activity/vessels — register and confirm requirements there. Operators who carry anglers for hire are licensed by the Marine Department (Jabatan Laut), not DOF., non-residents Visiting anglers are subject to the same rules: no fishing inside Marine Parks, no taking of protected species, and a conservation charge applies when entering a Marine Park area. Confirm vessel/charter requirements with the Marine Department and your local State Fisheries Office before fishing.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. In Malaysia, marine fishing is governed by the Fisheries Act 1985 and rules made under it, and by State, Marine Park and licensing authorities — rules vary by location and can change. Fishing and all extraction are PROHIBITED inside gazetted Marine Parks (generally within 2 nautical miles of an island), where a conservation charge applies. Protected species (whale shark, sawfish, certain sharks and rays, marine turtles and marine mammals) may never be taken. The Department of Fisheries does not issue a recreational angler's licence; operators carrying anglers are licensed by the Marine Department. Always verify current rules with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia and your local State Fisheries Office before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Rompin?
Anglers at Rompin target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Atlantic Mackerel and Giant Trevally.
When is the best time to fish Rompin?
The most productive months at Rompin are typically September, October, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Rompin right now?
Rompin currently scores 82 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Rompin from shore?
Yes — Rompin is fishable from shore (estuary).
Is the thermocline set up at Rompin right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Rompin?
The scored point sits over roughly 11 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing ForecastBest Moon Phase for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.