Cape of Good Hope fishing forecast
Cape of Good Hope is a saltwater fishing spot in S. Atlantic, South Africa. Anglers here target Yellowtail Amberjack, Snoek, Geelbek. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #251 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 7 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 | 13.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 16 km/h from SE |
| Wave height | 2.0 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.27 m/s toward W |
| Pressure | 1021 hPa |
| Depth | 63 m |
| Cloud cover | 73% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.72 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 35.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 12 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 1.7 m at 10 s from SW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.27 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.2 °C cooler than the September average of 16.0 °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 113.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 13.8 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +24.8
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Waves +5.9
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Thermal front +5.2
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
What’s biting now
The model expects today: geelbek, galjoen, dusky-kob, largehead-hairtail, john-dory, spotted-eagle-ray, bull-shark, scalloped-hammerhead
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Bite windows
Best months for Cape of Good Hope:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-15, 68/100
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 63 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · rocky shore
On-site: parking · restrooms
What you can catch
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Seriola lalandi
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SnoekThyrsites atun
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GeelbekAtractoscion aequidens
Best months by species at Cape of Good Hope
| Yellowtail AmberjackSeriola lalandi | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnoekThyrsites atun | ||||||||||||
| GeelbekAtractoscion aequidens |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeelbekOfficial source | 2/day | min 60 cm | — |
| Geelbek (Cape Salmon): minimum size 60 cm total length, daily bag 2. Commercial species (may be sold only by permitted rights holders). | |||
| SnoekOfficial source | 10/day | min 60 cm | — |
| Cape snoek: minimum size 60 cm total length, daily bag 10. Commercial species (may be sold only by permitted rights holders). | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational fishing permit is LEGALLY REQUIRED to fish, spearfish, collect bait or gather shellfish in South African marine and estuarine waters. Separate permit types exist (angling, spearfishing, boat/skipper, west-coast rock lobster, etc.). Permits are sold at any South African Post Office (SAPO) and online via the DFFE e-permit portal. A permit entitles the holder to catch fish for own use only — not for sale or trade., non-residents Same permit requirement applies to visiting anglers. Buy a recreational fishing permit at any Post Office or via the DFFE online e-permit portal before fishing.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. South African marine fishing requires a valid recreational fishing permit (from any Post Office or the DFFE online portal). Bag limits, size limits and closed seasons are set under the Marine Living Resources Act and can change; special rules apply in Marine Protected Areas, estuaries and National Parks. There is an overall cumulative limit of 10 fish per person per day. Always verify current rules with DFFE before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Cape of Good Hope?
Anglers at Cape of Good Hope target Yellowtail Amberjack, Snoek and Geelbek.
When is the best time to fish Cape of Good Hope?
The most productive months at Cape of Good Hope are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
What is the fishing forecast for Cape of Good Hope right now?
Cape of Good Hope currently scores 67 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Cape of Good Hope from shore?
Yes — Cape of Good Hope is fishable from shore (rocky shore).
Is the thermocline set up at Cape of Good Hope right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Cape of Good Hope?
The scored point sits over roughly 63 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowtail Kingfish: Taming the Brown BomberHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.