Sardine season is active — May to July

Spot the Sardine Run
Before it Passes You By

The free community app for KwaZulu-Natal's sardine run. See real-time sightings, report what you spot, and never miss the action again.

Join sardine spotters along the KZN coast

2,400+Sightings
850+Spotters
Season:Active
GPS Sightings
Instant Alerts
Photo Reports
100% Free

Everything you need

Sardine spotting, simplified

No more waiting around to hear that sardines were spotted near you hours ago. Get the information in real-time, straight from the community.

Live Sighting Map

See exactly where sardines have been spotted on an interactive map. Filter by distance and time to find sightings near you.

Instant Notifications

Get alerted the moment someone spots sardines within your chosen radius. Set your range from 1km to 2,000km.

Photo Reports

Upload photos of what you see. Help the community verify sightings and build a real-time picture of the run.

Track the Migration

Follow the sardine run as it moves along the KZN coast from May to July. Watch patterns emerge in real-time.

Community Powered

Join thousands of sardine spotters along the coast. The more people report, the better it works for everyone.

Your Data is Safe

We encrypt your information and never sell your data. We only use your location to show you nearby sightings.

Works on Any Device

Install the app on your phone straight from the browser. No app store needed — works on Android and iPhone.

Real-Time Updates

Sightings appear within seconds of being reported. The 24-hour rolling feed keeps everything fresh and relevant.

Simple as 1-2-3-4

How it works

01

Sign Up

Create your account in seconds. No credit card, no catch. Just an email and you're in.

02

Enable Location

Allow the app to know where you are so we can show you sightings nearby. We never track you.

03

Spot & Report

See sardines? Open the app, snap a photo, and report the sighting. Your GPS coordinates are captured automatically.

04

Get Alerted

Receive instant notifications when someone spots sardines within your chosen radius. Never miss the action.

Ready to spot sardines?

Join the SardineWatch community today. It's completely free and always will be. No upgrades, no catches.