10 AM – Sardines netted in Durban now (FALSE)

10 AM – Sardines netted in Durban now (FALSE)

10 AM -Sardines netted in Durban now: it was doubly confirmed that two nets were pulled in the protection of Durban Bay a half an hour ago.

But the nets never actually went in…all apologies.

Sardine Run 2023 Sightings Map

For a great overall perspective and ongoing look at sardine conditions you can easily check out the interactive sardine and sightings map…updated constantly…right here…

2023 Sardine Run Map 

Install the APP

You can install The Sardine News as an app on your phone (use the three little dot menu on your phone browser). And if you allow notifications, each time we update this page with a confirmed sighting, you will get a real sardine notification.

Right on your phone! Thank you to all those who have installed and used the app this season.

YouTube Channels

For when it’s quiet, in between sardine shoals – we have some cool YouTube Channels to keep you entertained and informed of all things sardines, ocean and conservation.

The Sardine News

Surf Launching Southern Africa

MYDO Tackle Talk

Water Woes (best said in Afrikaans)