Sardine Update 18 July 2026 9 am
Sardine Update 18 July 2026 9 am: The bay at Port Edward was filled with fun yesterday afternoon, and we just received a report that it’s happening there again today. One net landed on the beach, but it was empty. Then all of a sardine, nets were deployed at Uvongo and St Michaels resukting in at least one big net.
The sardines that were seen passing Marina Beach yesterday were going flat out and might finally grace the Scottburgh area with a visit. However, another report just came through of there being plenty of action there again today.
Further south, just into the Transkei, the sharks have found the sardines, and this is what we need to get those sardines right into the bays and beaches.
If you are chasing sardines today, starting at Scottburgh would be a good bet. Port Edward is sure to have more nets going in today, but the sardines definitely have moved up the coast a bit.
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
