Phuket Andaman Thailand fishing forecast
Phuket Andaman Thailand is a saltwater fishing spot in Phuket Thailand, Thailand. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #357 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 | 30.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 21 km/h from W |
| Wave height | 0.7 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.04 m/s toward NNE |
| Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.83 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 32.3 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 7 m |
| UV index | 7 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.8 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.3 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.6 m at 4 s from WNW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.04 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.1 °C warmer than the September average of 28.0 °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 Phuket Andaman Thailand
Phuket Andaman Thailand currently scores 58 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 30.1 °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 +7.7
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Current +4.1
- moving water concentrates bait
- Pre-storm bite +3.5
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda, bonefish
Bite windows
Best months for Phuket Andaman Thailand:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-10, 68/100
3 points below 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.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Coryphaena hippurus
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Thunnus albacares
Best months by species at Phuket Andaman Thailand
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Thailand does NOT require a recreational fishing licence or permit for rod-and-line angling in public waters (for Thai nationals or visitors). However, all fishing is PROHIBITED inside marine national parks, protected/reserved species may never be taken, and area/gear restrictions under the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 (2015) may apply. Private fishing parks set their own entry fees and rules., non-residents Visiting anglers do not need a recreational licence for rod fishing in public waters, but the same prohibitions apply: no fishing inside marine national parks (fines apply per person aboard the vessel), and no taking of protected species. Confirm local rules with the Department of Fisheries and, for national-park waters, the Department of National Parks (DNP).
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Thailand does not require a recreational licence for rod-and-line fishing in public waters, but rules vary by location and can change. ALL fishing is PROHIBITED inside Thailand's marine national parks (administered by the Department of National Parks); fines are charged per person aboard the vessel. Protected and reserved species (whale shark, sawfishes, manta and devil rays, marine turtles, dugong and the wild Mekong giant catfish) may never be taken under the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019). Area and gear restrictions apply under the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 (2015). Always verify current rules with the Department of Fisheries (and the Department of National Parks for protected-area waters) before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.
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Nearby spots
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Phuket Andaman Thailand?
Anglers at Phuket Andaman Thailand target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Phuket Andaman Thailand?
The most productive months at Phuket Andaman Thailand are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
What is the fishing forecast for Phuket Andaman Thailand right now?
Phuket Andaman Thailand currently scores 58 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Phuket Andaman Thailand from shore?
Yes — Phuket Andaman Thailand is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Phuket Andaman Thailand right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Catch Mahi-Mahi / Dorado: Chasing the Electric-Green Ghosts of the BluewaterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.