Eastern Cape South Africa · South Africa

Port Elizabeth South Africa fishing forecast

57 Good of 100

Port Elizabeth South Africa is a saltwater fishing spot in Eastern Cape South Africa, South Africa. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Atlantic Bonito. The most productive months are typically October, November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer
Best monthsOctober, November, December, January
Top speciesYellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Atlantic Bonito
Score now57/100
Local rulesSouth Africa

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+25.0Current+9.1Wind+8.0
Pressure trend
Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm
Next solunar peak
major 07:08

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Port Elizabeth South Africa

Port Elizabeth South Africa currently scores 57 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 15.4 °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
Current +9.1
moving water concentrates bait
Wind +8.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Waves +6.5
swell energy stirring the water column
Chlorophyll +5.4
plankton density — the base of the food chain
Thermal front +4.8
temperature edges concentrate bait and predators

What’s biting now

The model expects today: tarwhine, spotted-mackerel, redthroat-emperor, grass-emperor, school-mackerel, dusky-kob, narrow-barred-spanish-mackerel, bigfin-reef-squid

Bite windows

Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 82% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Port Elizabeth South Africa:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-07-29, 69/100

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

Best reached by boat · offshore-only

What you can catch

Best months by species at Port Elizabeth South Africa

Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda

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.

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Nearby spots

Explore 9 more fishing spots within 983 km of Port Elizabeth South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Port Elizabeth South Africa?

Anglers at Port Elizabeth South Africa target Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Atlantic Bonito.

When is the best time to fish Port Elizabeth South Africa?

The most productive months at Port Elizabeth South Africa are typically October, November, December, January, February, March, April.

What is the fishing forecast for Port Elizabeth South Africa right now?

Port Elizabeth South Africa currently scores 57 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Port Elizabeth South Africa from shore?

Port Elizabeth South Africa is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.

Is the thermocline set up at Port Elizabeth South Africa right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.

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