Sun
23 Aug
28%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing gibbous
Moonrise
12:39pm
Major Windows
7:42am – 9:42am
7:17pm – 9:17pm
Minor Windows
2:04am – 4:04am
11:39am – 1:39pm
Fishing Tide Times, Solunar, Reports
Hawkesbury River - Pittwater Fishing Tide Times
Today's Hawkesbury River - Pittwater fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
28%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Daily Timing
Hawkesbury River - Pittwater Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Hawkesbury River - Pittwater is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 11:39am-1:39pm window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
28% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
07:42 – 09:42
Centre · 08:42
Strength · 32.1%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
19:17 – 21:17
Centre · 20:17
Strength · 86.1%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
02:04 – 04:04
Centre · 03:04
Strength · 37.3%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:39 – 13:39
Centre · 12:39
Strength · 42.7%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Hawkesbury River - Pittwater Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Hawkesbury River - Pittwater Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 12:59· 1.37 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Hawkesbury River - Pittwater
The tide is currently falling
Current Tide Explanation
The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.
Outgoing water and decreasing depth may concentrate fish near channels, drop-offs, submerged structure and other deeper holding areas.
Today's Tide Times
High
00:22
1.11 m
Low
06:24
0.35 m
High
12:59
1.37 m
Low
19:37
0.45 m
Today's Tide Chart
Weather
Current conditions and 7 day outlook
Conditions here can shift quickly through the day, so use this as the broad weather picture alongside the separate wind and pressure sections below.
Right now
Mainly Clear
16.3°C
Today
Maximum
18.1°C
Minimum
11.1°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Sun
23 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.1°C to 18.1°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Mon
24 Aug
Mainly Clear
Range
11.6°C to 20.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
25 Aug
Light Showers
Range
12.4°C to 22.0°C
Rain
8.2 mm
Wed
26 Aug
Light Showers
Range
14.1°C to 18.4°C
Rain
4.7 mm
Thu
27 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.9°C to 16.6°C
Rain
1.2 mm
Fri
28 Aug
Overcast
Range
11.5°C to 18.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
29 Aug
Clear Sky
Range
10.1°C to 18.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Right now
1020
hPa
⮟
Falling
Interpretation
Pressure changes tend to matter more than the absolute value, especially when conditions are shifting.
Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.
Pressure movement
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Wind
Current wind and 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Right now
Current speed
1.4 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
13.4 km/h
Reading the wind
Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.
Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.
Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.
The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.
Marine Conditions
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.84 m
Max wave
0.9 m
Wave period
7.7 s
Swell
0.72 m
Wind wave
0.14 m
Water temp
18 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cool
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
Marine caution
Higher waves suggest a conservative approach, especially in exposed areas. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 7.85 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.
Water temperature
Water temperature is around 18 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.
Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.
Fishing Reports
Recent reports across the state
No recent local or regional reports are available. Showing broader state fishing report trends.
These reports reflect activity across the state and are not location-specific. Use as a general guide only.
Reports analysed
50
This year
12
This season
3
Species mentioned
0
Broader state-wide report data is available, but no species in the displayed report summary currently match this location’s fishing report data.
Species most often mentioned in statewide reports
NSW reports are spread fairly evenly across Murray Cod, Yellowbelly and Black Marlin.
This chart is best read as a guide to reported species presence. It is not a measure of total catches.
Based on statewide Getfished fishing report species data.
* Note that report summaries will sometimes display the same species under different names. This is because they are being reported that way. This is intentional.
Share of the displayed top 5 species mentions across the state, not only this location.
State-wide bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Worms, bega cheese cubes and yabbies make up most of what's been mentioned here.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 259 mentions across 9 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Hawkesbury River - Pittwater?
Today's sunrise is 6:26 am and sunset is 5:29 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A high tide falls within an hour of sunset today. The sea-surface temperature is 18.0°C, which is generally more amenable to feeding activity.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Hawkesbury River - Pittwater, today?
No. Because no forecast can truthfully guarantee whether fish are biting at a specific spot right now. Getfished shows the current fishing conditions instead: tide movement, solunar timing, weather, wind, pressure, marine conditions and fishing report, derived, species history.
Use this information to make informed decisions about where to fish, and to compare conditions across nearby locations. Try different locations, different bait and lures. Remember to use berley and try to target a specific fish species in season.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Hawkesbury River - Pittwater is a location within the region of:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Hawkesbury River - Pittwater Overview
| Latitude | -33.6007 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 151.3099
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| Nearest city | Sydney |
| Distance from Sydney (as the crow flies) | 78.24 km |
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