Coega (Ngqurha)

Saltwater
Estuary

Coega (Ngqurha)

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 1.7
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

The Coega (Ngqurha) system is a significant industrial deepwater port and estuary located at the mouth of the Coega River within Nelson Mandela Bay, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Gqeberha. This artificial harbor, operated by Transnet National Ports Authority, is South Africa's newest and deepest container port, featuring extensive breakwaters and a substantial industrial development zone. The area represents a unique blend of major maritime infrastructure and coastal ecology, situated within the broader Algoa Bay marine environment.

Eastern Cape licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Coega (Ngqurha) and what's needed to catch them.

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Baardman

Umbrina robinsoni

Cape Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi

Geelbek

Atractoscion aequidens

Leervis

Lichia amia

Santer

Cheimerius nufar

Shad

Pomatomus saltatrix

Spotted Grunter

Pomadasys commersonnii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Coega (Ngqurha). Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The most prominent fishing spots are the two long breakwaters, which act as massive artificial reefs. The western (1.3 km) and eastern (2.7 km) breakwaters provide extensive water access and structure. The deep entrance channel, with a charted depth of 18 meters, and the turning basin are also key areas, especially for boat-based anglers targeting deeper-dwelling species. The area around the Coega River mouth and the adjacent coastline influenced by the sand bypass system can also be productive.

Know where you can legally fish on Coega (Ngqurha)

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Eastern Cape licenses and regulations

Eastern Cape Boating Regulations

National Small Vessel Safety Regulations administered by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), covering recreational boats on inland and coastal waters. National page reused for all provinces, as there is no separate provincial boating-safety authority.

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Eastern Cape Fishing License

Official site of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), the provincial authority that issues freshwater angling licences. Note: no dedicated online licence page exists; the provincial licence is obtained over-the-counter at DEDEAT/nature-reserve offices and some Post Offices.

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Eastern Cape Fishing Regulations

Freshwater fishing in the Eastern Cape is governed by provincial Nature Conservation legislation administered by DEDEAT (the official authority site). No standalone provincial freshwater-regulations web page exists, so the authority site is used.

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Eastern Cape Stream Access Laws

South Africa's National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) is the national law governing rights to and use of rivers and watercourses - the framework relevant to stream/water access. National page reused as no distinct provincial stream-access page exists.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

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