Single-zone SST guide
Mahi-Mahi water temperature at Norfolk & Washington Canyons.
- Coryphaena hippurus
- Pelagic
- August: peak
Typical August SST in Norfolk & Washington Canyons is 74–84°F. Mahi-Mahi prefer 72–82°F with peak activity in 75–80°F.
SST threshold
Mahi-Mahi threshold gauge.
Year-round overlap
Norfolk & Washington Canyons SST × Mahi-Mahi range.
Where Norfolk & Washington Canyons typical monthly SST overlaps with mahi-mahi's preferred and optimal ranges, the species is in range.
Best months
June, July, August, September
| Month | Zone SST | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48–58°F | Outside |
| Feb | 48–56°F | Outside |
| Mar | 50–60°F | Outside |
| Apr | 54–64°F | Outside |
| May | 60–70°F | Outside |
| Jun | 68–78°F | Peak |
| Jul | 72–82°F | Peak |
| Augnow | 74–84°F | Peak |
| Sep | 70–80°F | Peak |
| Oct | 64–72°F | Outside |
| Nov | 56–64°F | Outside |
| Dec | 50–60°F | Outside |
Best months
July, August, September
Use SST imagery to find 75–80°F water adjacent to a temperature break of at least 2°F. Run weed lines and color changes. Look for birds working bait above the surface — mahi push bait up.
Verify with current SST imagery
These ranges are climatological norms. Actual SST varies year over year — get an SST satellite shot the day before you run.
Live SST imagery for Norfolk & Washington Canyons.
Bield: Fish overlays current NOAA CoastWatch SST onto your chartplotter view and alerts you when Norfolk & Washington Canyons hits mahi-mahi's optimal 75–80°F window.
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