Is Algoa Bay Chokka Squid Spawning Run happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each austral spring and summer the chokka squid (Loligo reynaudii) aggregate inshore in Algoa Bay, Eastern Cape, to spawn.
The run supports a locally important jig fishery and can be observed from boats and, occasionally, from shore when sea conditions and tides bring squid close to the surface.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Harbour - licensed night charters |
| Cape Recife Nature Reserve coastline viewing |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.