Is Isla Mujeres Sailfish Baitball Hunts happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Seasonal aggregations of Atlantic sailfish (Istiophorus albicans) hunt schooling baitfish off the shelf edge around Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo.
The hunts form dramatic baitballs and surface strikes that are visible from sportfishing and wildlife-viewing boats, often accompanied by tunas, jacks, and seabirds.
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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| Isla Mujeres North Shelf / El Farito Drop-off |
| Channel East of Isla Mujeres / Punta Norte Shelf Edge |
| + 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.