KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Durban Bluff fishing forecast

50 Good of 100

Durban Bluff is a saltwater fishing spot in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Anglers here target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically October, November, December, January, February, March.

Quick answer

Best monthsOctober, November, December, January

Top speciesAtlantic Blue Marlin, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo

Score now50/100

Local rulesSouth Africa

Today’s verdict

Trending down — 8 points below this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±7 points, from 7 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Waves+9.0Chlorophyll+7.8

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

major 14:26

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Sep 2, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Durban Bluff

Durban Bluff currently scores 50 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 18.6 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +25.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Chlorophyll +7.8: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Gust factor +3.0: gustiness versus steady wind
Thermocline +2.0: a defined layer stacks fish at one depth

What’s biting now

The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, sailfish, wahoo, spotted-mackerel, redthroat-emperor, grass-emperor, school-mackerel, king-threadfin

Bite windows

Moon

Waning Gibbous · 72% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Durban Bluff:

Score history at this spot

9 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 66/100

About this spot

Water type

Sea

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

Atlantic Blue Marlin

Makaira nigricans
Indo-Pacific Sailfish

Istiophorus platypterus
Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri
Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares

Best months by species at Durban Bluff

Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans
Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus
WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares

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.