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Paphos · shore access point 059

Paphos Akamas–Paphos west coast

Sandy shore
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A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

32

Top species here in November

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Sorted by the November score

Local evidence: OBIS/GBIF observation records (at this spot or nearby), regional literature and local angling sources.

The species list is not a guarantee of a catch.

Catalogue months

12 / 12 months

The source lists every month. Results depend on the species, the weather and the sea.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Techniques for this shoreline · 5

Matched to the shoreline type. Which technique works on a given day is decided by the target species, the season and the state of the sea.

  • Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling

    Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float

    Tackle recipes
  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    Tackle recipes
  • Spin · Spinning

    Cast-and-retrieve fishing with plugs, spoons and soft plastics

    Tackle recipes
  • Surf Casting · Long-range bottom fishing

    Long-range bottom fishing with natural bait on sandy/mixed shores

    Tackle recipes
  • Saltwater Fly · Shore fly fishing

    Surface and shallow-water fishing with artificial flies/streamers

    Tackle recipes

Getting to the ground

Facilities nearby according to map records

Road · about 308 m

The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.

Physical profile

Habitat
beach, sand bottom, surf line, seagrass (Posidonia)

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Mixed shore
  • Shingle shore
  • Cliff / steep shore

Bottom

  • Sand, gravel and rock
  • Seagrass
  • Seaweed

Depth and slope values are derived from the EMODnet raster model; they are not sonar or field measurements.

Water clarity

Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.

Usually in November

Clear · visibility ≈ 12.7 m

Month by month

  1. J
  2. F
  3. M
  4. A
  5. M
  6. J
  7. J
  8. A
  9. S
  10. O
  11. N
  12. D

Satellite measurement. The satellite sees about 200 m offshore; the surf zone within casting distance is usually murkier. Today’s estimate is adjusted for weather and sea when the spot forecast is opened; it is not certain.

Source: Copernicus Marine coastal ocean colour (2023–2026) and Open-Meteo.

Which bait here this month

In November the water here is usually clear

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

    Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic

  • European seabass Lure first, natural also works

    First: Sinking minnow · Colour: Silver, White

    Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow

  • Common two-banded seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Shrimp, Mud shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm

  • First: Stickbait · Colour: Clear, White

    Also: Mullet, Garfish, Horse mackerel, Hard minnow

Species the research highlights at this spot this month; the water may differ on the day.

Water climate

Surface water temperature and dissolved oxygen, month by month.

Surface water (°C)

  1. 17.1 J
  2. 16.5 F
  3. 16.7 M
  4. 17.9 A
  5. 20.6 M
  6. 24.3 J
  7. 27.2 J
  8. 28 A
  9. 26.7 S
  10. 24.6 O
  11. 21.9 N
  12. 19.1 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 7.3
  2. 7.4
  3. 7.5
  4. 7.5
  5. 7.4
  6. 7
  7. 6.6
  8. 6.4
  9. 6.5
  10. 6.7
  11. 6.8
  12. 7

Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.

Other grounds nearby

All fishing grounds in Baf (Paphos)

Data quality

Data set
Akamas–Paphos west coast
Field check
No

Map data does not confirm a right of way. Not to be used for navigation. Before you fish, check local rules, permits and the signage on site.

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