SW Indian Ocean · South Africa

Transkei Wild Coast ZA fishing forecast

67 Good of 100

Transkei Wild Coast ZA is a saltwater fishing spot in SW Indian Ocean, South Africa. Anglers here target Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Bronze Whaler. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February

Top speciesDusky Kob, Galjoen, Bronze Whaler

Score now67/100

Local rulesSouth Africa

Today’s verdict

Ranks #252 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0

Pressure trend

Pressure data unavailable

Best window today

05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas

Next solunar peak

major 08:00

Current conditions

Sea surface temp	19.9 °C
Wind	23 km/h from NNW
Wave height	2.1 m at 10 s
Current	0.40 m/s toward SSW
Pressure	1027 hPa
Depth	52 m
Cloud cover	5%
Chlorophyll	0.75 mg/m³
Salinity	35.4 PSU
Mixed-layer depth	12 m
UV index	0
Wind sea	0.5 m at 2 s
Ground swell	1.5 m at 10 s from SSE
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)	0.40 → 0.05 m/s

The water here is 2.5 °C warmer than the September average of 17.4 °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 113.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Transkei Wild Coast ZA

Transkei Wild Coast ZA currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 19.9 °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
Current +18.0: moving water concentrates bait
Wind +6.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Waves +5.6: swell energy stirring the water column
Eddy energy +5.0: mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait

What’s biting now

The model expects today: dusky-kob, spotted-mackerel, redthroat-emperor, grass-emperor, school-mackerel, king-threadfin, brassy-trevally, black-marlin

Bite windows

Moon

Waning Crescent · 14% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Transkei Wild Coast ZA:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-24, 82/100

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

13 points below the same day last week

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.

Approximate bottom depth: 52 m

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Dusky Kob

Argyrosomus japonicus
Galjoen

Dichistius capensis
Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Best months by species at Transkei Wild Coast ZA

Dusky KobArgyrosomus japonicus
GaljoenDichistius capensis
Bronze WhalerCarcharhinus brachyurus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

South Africa

Species	Bag limit	Min size	Open season
Dusky KobOfficial source	1/day	min 60 cm	—
Dusky kob: shore/estuary minimum size 60 cm and daily bag 1 (east of Cape Agulhas). FROM A BOAT AT SEA the rules differ by area: Cape Agulhas to Umtamvuna River 50 cm, 5 per day of which only 1 may exceed 110 cm; KZN 40 cm, 5/day only 1 over 110 cm; west of Cape Agulhas 50 cm, 5/day. Special note: kob (Argyrosomus spp.) carry area-specific size/bag limits — confirm for your exact location.
GaljoenOfficial source	2/day	min 35 cm	Mar 1 – Oct 14
South Africa's national fish. Daily bag 2, minimum size 35 cm total length, closed season 15 October to end February. Recreational species (may not be sold).

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.