Cebu Philippines · Philippines

Cebu Strait Philippines fishing forecast

Name: Cebu Strait Philippines
Address: Cebu Philippines, PH

59 Good of 100

Cebu Strait Philippines is a saltwater fishing spot in Cebu Philippines, Philippines. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsMarch, April, May, June

Top speciesYellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Wahoo

Score now59/100

Local rulesPhilippines

Today’s verdict

Trending down — 5 points below 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dawn 21:37

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Cebu Strait Philippines

Cebu Strait Philippines currently scores 59 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.9 °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
Chlorophyll +18.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Current +8.4: moving water concentrates bait
Thermocline +4.0: a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
Pre-storm bite +3.5: the classic feed before heavy weather

What’s biting now

The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, albacore, pacific-albacore, largehead-hairtail, greater-lizardfish, great-barracuda, bonefish

Bite windows

Moon

Full Moon · 99% lit

Solunar day rating

60 / 100

Best months for Cebu Strait Philippines:

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 73/100

1 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type

Strait

Straits funnel strong tidal currents. Fish tend to feed around slack water and in the first hour of the flood or ebb, when bait is pushed through.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares
Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis
Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

Best months by species at Cebu Strait Philippines

Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis
WahooAcanthocybium solandri

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of Agriculture

Philippines

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Fishing in the Philippines is regulated under the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550, as amended by RA 10654). Municipal waters (within 15 km of the coastline) are managed by the Local Government Unit (LGU), which registers municipal fisherfolk and issues fishing privileges/permits by ordinance; commercial fishing vessels (>3.1 gross tons) require a Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License from BFAR. Recreational and sport-fishing access (including catch-and-release, charters and live-aboard trips) is commonly arranged through the relevant LGU or resort/charter operator; requirements vary by municipality and by Marine Protected Area. Confirm with the local LGU and BFAR regional office before fishing., non-residents Visiting and foreign anglers are subject to the same Fisheries Code framework. Foreign nationals are generally restricted from commercial fishing in Philippine waters; recreational/sport access is normally through a licensed charter or resort that holds the necessary local permits. Marine Protected Areas, sanctuaries and many municipal waters have their own access rules and user fees set by the LGU. Always confirm requirements with the operator, the local LGU and the BFAR regional office before fishing.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are NOT a legal source. Philippine fishing is governed by the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550, as amended by RA 10654) and by local ordinances: municipal waters (within 15 km of shore) are managed by Local Government Units (LGUs), which set their own bag limits, gear rules, closed seasons, access fees and Marine Protected Area (MPA) restrictions. There is NO single national recreational bag/size table — rules differ by municipality, province and MPA and change frequently. Whale sharks, manta rays, sawfishes, sea turtles, giant clams, the humphead wrasse and all CITES Appendix I / nationally listed rare, threatened and endangered species are strictly PROTECTED and may not be taken under any circumstances. Always confirm current rules with the local LGU and the BFAR regional office before fishing.