Sun
20 Sep
Light Showers
Range
22.4°C to 30.4°C
Rain
3.2 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Weather
Darwin
Darwin has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
Scheduled update ACST
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
30%
Quiet conditions at 24%, with limited activity expected.
Sunrise
·
6:38am
Sunset
·
6:42pm
Solunar Overview
Darwin Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Darwin.
Today’s Solunar Score
30%
Next Bite · Major
6:54pm
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
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.
Last Reported
Overcast
27.2°C
Today
Maximum
30.4°C
Minimum
22.4°C
Rain
3.2 mm
Mon
21 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
24.1°C to 30.0°C
Rain
1.1 mm
Tue
22 Sep
Mainly Clear
Range
24.7°C to 30.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
23 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
25.0°C to 31.4°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Thu
24 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
24.2°C to 31.5°C
Rain
1.1 mm
Fri
25 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
22.8°C to 31.5°C
Rain
0.8 mm
Sat
26 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
23.2°C to 30.2°C
Rain
0.2 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.
Last Reported
Pressure data unavailable
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Building trend
Interpretation
Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.
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.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
11.9 km/h
Direction
E
Today max
20.6 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
0.1 m
Max wave
0.22 m
Wave period
2.8 s
Swell
0.16 m
Wind wave
0.16 m
Water temp
28.5 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: low
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
Marine caution
Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. 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 2.8 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 28.5 C, which presents lower immersion concern in calmer conditions. 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
Darwin recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
0
This season
0
Species recorded
1
Reported species
Barramundi
Local species mix
This chart summarises species recorded from the local fishing report dataset.
* 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 1 species recorded for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Darwin?
Today's sunrise is 6:38 am and sunset is 6:42 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 28.5°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 Darwin, 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.
Darwin Overview
| Latitude | -12.4613 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 130.8419
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| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Darwin (as the crow flies) | 314.60 km |
| Platform | BeachesPiersDrinking waterParkingShelterToilets |
| Creeks | Hudson creek darwinHudson creek darwin woolner darwin |
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