Western Cape South Africa · South Africa

Cape Point South Africa fishing forecast

73 Good of 100

Cape Point South Africa is a saltwater fishing spot in Western Cape South Africa, South Africa. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Pacific Albacore, Atlantic Cod, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February

Top speciesYellowfin Tuna, Pacific Albacore, Atlantic Cod

Score now73/100

Local rulesSouth Africa

Today’s verdict

Ranks #174 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today

Trending up — 11 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+21.7Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dawn 05:00

Current conditions

Sea surface temp	12.6 °C
Wind	17 km/h from SE
Wave height	2.0 m at 10 s
Current	0.13 m/s toward WNW
Pressure	1021 hPa
Cloud cover	66%
Chlorophyll	0.70 mg/m³
Salinity	35.1 PSU
Mixed-layer depth	11 m
UV index	0
Wind sea	0.0 m at 1 s
Ground swell	1.6 m at 10 s from SW
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)	0.13 → 0.00 m/s

The water here is 3.4 °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 Point South Africa

Cape Point South Africa currently scores 73 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 12.6 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +21.7: 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
Thermal front +7.0: temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
Waves +6.1: swell energy stirring the water column

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

Moon

Waning Crescent · 15% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Cape Point South Africa:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-09-08, 73/100

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

About this spot

Water type

Ocean

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.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares
Pacific Albacore

Thunnus alalunga
Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua
Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

Best months by species at Cape Point South Africa

Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
Pacific AlbacoreThunnus alalunga
Atlantic CodGadus morhua
WahooAcanthocybium solandri

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

South Africa

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.