Fish Activity for Cape Town

Based on fish activity forecast, today is good time to go fishing in South Africa, Cape Town with a fish activity scores of 45.

Best times to go fishing are the following:

From 02:41 to 05:11
From 15:09 to 17:39

Second best times to go fishing are the following:

From 07:59 to 09:29

Fish activity tip

The fish activity algorithm is calculated based on solunar theory, tides and other factors. Tides create water movement that triggers feeding behavior, while solunar periods pinpoint optimal feeding times. Additionally, falling barometric pressure, signaling approaching weather changes, increases fish activity. Our fish activity algorithm combines these factors, assisting anglers in making informed decisions for more productive fishing trips.

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Tides for Cape Town

Current tide height is -0.45 m and the water level is falling. Next low tide will be in 13 min.

First low tide is at 11:27 with height of -0.42 m, and the second low tide is at 23:48 with height of -0.45 m.

First high tide is at 05:26 with height of 0.48 m, and the second high tide is at 17:31 with height of 0.46 m.

Tide tip

Tides are caused by the moon's pull and Earth's rotation, and they impact your fishing conditions. Pay attention to specific moon phases and tidal patterns, especially near inlets and channels. These factors affect bait movement and water clarity. In short, understanding tides is crucial for optimizing your fishing experience.

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Waves for Cape Town

The current sea temperature near Cape Town is 16°. The sea current is 0.1 m/s in the direction 130° SE.

Waves are currently 2.7 m in height and occur every 8 seconds in the direction of 249° WSW.

Swell waves are currently 3.2 m in height and occur every 9 seconds and are traveling in the direction of 244° WSW.

Wind waves are currently 0.4 m in height and occur every 3 seconds and are traveling in the direction of 337° NNW.

Waves tip

There are two main types: swell waves, generated by distant storms, and wind waves, caused by local winds. You can check real-time wave data on Fishing Points for your fishing area. Smaller swells and lighter winds often lead to calmer waters, ideal for fishing. Stay informed about wave conditions to optimize your fishing experience.

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Weather for Cape Town

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Solunar for Cape Town

The moon phase in Cape Town is waxing crescent. The illumination level is at 25.7% and it has been 5.0 days since the last new moon. The current distance to the moon is 405,454 km.

Today the moon rises at 08:44 and sets at 02:00 local time.

The sunrise in Cape Town today is at 06:06, while the sun sets at 19:00 local time. The dawn starts at 05:40, while dusk finishes at 19:25. The zenith, which is the highest point of the sun in Cape Town today, is at 12:33 local time.

Solunar tip

During "major" feeding times, when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot, fish are more active due to heightened gravitational forces, leading to increased feeding activity. "Minor" feeding times, occurring when the moon is at a 90-degree angle to the sun, also result in improved fish activity.

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City: Cape Town

-33° 55.550400′, 18° 25.393200′

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