Puerto Aventuras Marina · Quintana Roo, Mexico Updated 10:40 AM

The Riviera Maya Fishing Report

Monday, July 27, 2026 · Published daily by Fish Riviera Maya
Today's Read

Calm seas out of the ENE — excellent fishing today.

ENE breeze at 7 kt with seas around 1–2 ft. Light drizzle. Best day this week looks like Tue Jul 28 (Excellent) — if you can flex your dates, book it.

Today's Bite Index
9.7/10
Excellent

The Conditions

Puerto Aventuras · Updated 10:40 AM
Wind
ENE 7 kt
Gusts to 19
Seas
1–2 ft
6s period
Water Temp
86°F
Offshore
Air High / Low
89° / 76°
Light drizzle
Sunrise / Sunset
6:22 / 7:29
Local time
Moon
Full Moon
96% illuminated

The Week Ahead

Bite index, wind & seas — plan the right day
Mon
Jul 27
9.7
Excellent
ENE 7 kt · 1–2 ft
Best Day
Tue
Jul 28
9.9
Excellent
ESE 6 kt · 0–2 ft
Wed
Jul 29
8.3
Very Good
SE 10 kt · 1–3 ft
Thu
Jul 30
9.2
Excellent
ESE 8 kt · 1–3 ft
Fri
Jul 31
9.1
Excellent
ESE 8 kt · 1–3 ft
Sat
Aug 1
9.4
Excellent
SE 7 kt · 1–3 ft

Solunar Feeding Times

When the fish are most active today
Major
10:55 PM – 12:55 AM
Moon overhead — prime window
Major
10:25 AM – 12:25 PM
Moon underfoot
Minor
5:38 PM – 7:08 PM
Moonrise
Minor
3:43 AM – 5:13 AM
Moonset
Feeding windows are strongest when they line up with sunrise or sunset. Approximate, for planning.

What's Biting Now

July on the Riviera Maya
🎣

Blue & White Marlin

Raised on the troll along the current edge, 3–6 miles out.

Hot
🐟

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)

Scattered on the weed lines. Great eating, great fight.

Hot
🐠

Blackfin & Yellowfin Tuna

Bird piles early. Run-and-gun before the sun gets high.

Good
⚡

Wahoo & Kingfish

High-speed lures off the riggers on the deep ledges.

Good
🦷

Barracuda

Aggressive and always around — a favorite with the kids.

Good
🪝

Snapper & Grouper (Bottom)

Steady on the reef — perfect for families. Ceviche guaranteed.

Good
⛵

Sailfish

Tailing the current line; sight-cast on calm mornings.

Fair

Recent Catches

Common catches aboard our Riviera Maya charters
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Common Riviera Maya catches: marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, kingfish, barracuda & snapper. Live Instagram feed coming soon.
Captain's note: conditions improve through the week — Tue, Jul 28 is shaping up as the calmest, best-fishing day of the stretch. If you've been waiting for a flat day to bring the family, that's the one to aim for.

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