Sfeiri and Shrimp Seasons: Full Calendar

The sfeiri and shrimp season is the most famous marine season in Kuwait, and it is how fishermen mark their calendar: when it opens, when it peaks, and when prices finally drop. Here is the practical month by month calendar with tips you can act on today.

The Season at a Glance

• Opening: as temperatures ease off the summer peak, the first strong landings arrive
• Mid season: the strongest stretch, with big supply, lower prices, and every size available
• Late season: supply thins, larger grades dominate, and prices climb again
• Closed period: specific months are off limits to protect spawning, so always confirm the current official announcement

The Month by Month Calendar

• September: preparation month, service the boat and nets and watch for the official opening notice
• October: the first strong landings and the best month to test new grounds
• November: production stabilises and larger grades start showing up in the market
• December to January: cooler water, clearer and calmer sea than summer
• February to March: the season tapers off with a wide mix of sizes
• April to August: the closed window, respect the official notices

What Sfeiri Actually Means

Sfeiri refers to the small shrimp that dominate the shoulder weeks of the season. It is the most popular choice for stews and spiced rice because it absorbs sauce completely. Do not judge it by size, freshness matters far more than grade.

Fishing Runs Alongside Shrimp Season

• Rod and line fishing works through the same period, so decide your target before you launch
• Tide timing decides when nets go down and when you head in, guessing is how trips go wrong
• Northwest winds can change the sea quickly, especially in November and December

Pre-Season Checklist

• Inspect the boat, engine, fuel, and safety gear days before the opening
• Stock the freezer with pre-portioned containers
• Plan who gets a share, Kuwaiti shrimp is meant to be shared while it is fresh

Track the Season From Your Phone

The B7R app brings seasons, tides for Shuwaikh and Shuaiba ports, and sea conditions into one place. It keeps your catch log and alerts you before weather turns. It is free on Google Play and includes an SOS emergency button.

Bottom Line

The calendar is simple: prepare in September, work hard through October and November, and respect the closed period. Those who follow the calendar catch more and spend less.

The Shoulder Weeks: The Trickiest Part of the Season

Between the first landings and settled supply there are roughly two weeks of chaos: high prices and inconsistent grades. Buyers who wait save money, and fishermen who work those weeks get paid more but take on more risk.

Tides and Net Timing

• A strong flood moves water and pulls shrimp closer, while the ebb exposes shallow ground
• Nets generally fish best as water starts moving, not during slack
• Watch the moon: bright nights shift shrimp behaviour and push them deeper

Early Season Mistakes

• Launching without checking the engine and safety kit, early season is when breakdowns peak
• Overloading the boat because the first landings feel exciting
• Poor handling on board, the first 24 hours after landing decide the entire value of the catch

🎣 Download the B7R app free on Google Play and follow the sfeiri and shrimp season from day one.