Sardine Mother Load Near Port Edward 11am 17 July 2026
Sardine Mother Load Near Port Edward 11 am 17 July 2026: from a boat at sea, we have received video (and highly entertaining audio) proof of sardine life heading towards the main beach at Port Edward.
Where netters are ready and waiting!
One net already went in at Casino Beach. So, if you are chasing sardines today, head south right away. There is plenty parking at Port Edward and the beach is perfect for netting sards. The weather is also playing ball, and the swell has eased to a more manageable level. The water has also dropped in temperature to a tenable 19 degrees Celsius – perfect for sardines and shad (who have also started being a bit more reliable).
It’s still risky business this sardine netting, so please stay well clear of the operation whilst it is in effect.
Have a great sardine hunting day!
Here is the updated Sardine Sightings Map for 2026…
Sardines and Sighting Maps
Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. With instructions on how to install The Sardine News right on your phone, tablet, or even desktop.
YouTube Channels
Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining surf reporting
Master Watermen – news from way down deep
The Sardine News – neva miss a single sardine
FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus
MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical sport fishing
Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely
Water Woes – complain about your municipality here
Websites
umzimkulu.co.za – fishing, charters, accommodation
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za – will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams are out there
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts
fishmad.co.za – destination Madagascar
andantelodge.co.za – Transit luxury in Pretoria
destinycottage.co.za – Mbotyi dreams
