Sun
23 Aug
26%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing gibbous
Moonrise
12:53pm
Major Windows
7:35am – 9:35am
7:10pm – 9:10pm
Minor Windows
1:35am – 3:35am
11:53am – 1:53pm
Fishing Tide Times, Solunar, Reports
Maroochydore Fishing Tide Times
Fishing at Maroochydore looks tougher today, with timing around the best solunar period more important than usual. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
26%
Maroochydore is subdued at 26%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Daily Timing
Maroochydore Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Maroochydore are quiet at 26%, placing it in the poor range. Any activity is most likely around 1:35am-3:35am today.
Solunar Score Today
26% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
07:35 – 09:35
Centre · 08:35
Strength · 26.4%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
19:10 – 21:10
Centre · 20:10
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
01:35 – 03:35
Centre · 02:35
Strength · 37.3%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:53 – 13:53
Centre · 12:53
Strength · 24.4%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Maroochydore 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
Maroochydore Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 13:43· 1.44 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Maroochydore
The tide is currently falling
Current Tide Explanation
The falling tide is reducing water depth and creating outgoing flow through the estuary.
Outgoing water may move food from shallow edges and flats towards channels, drop-offs and the estuary entrance.
Today's Tide Times
High
00:25
1.34 m
Low
07:22
0.45 m
High
13:43
1.44 m
Low
20:30
0.82 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
Clear Sky
18.1°C
Today
Maximum
20.9°C
Minimum
11.8°C
Rain
2.1 mm
Sun
23 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.8°C to 20.9°C
Rain
2.1 mm
Mon
24 Aug
Dense Drizzle
Range
15.3°C to 21.3°C
Rain
5.1 mm
Tue
25 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
15.3°C to 22.3°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Wed
26 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
16.8°C to 24.8°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Thu
27 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
15.0°C to 21.3°C
Rain
1.6 mm
Fri
28 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
15.0°C to 21.3°C
Rain
3.2 mm
Sat
29 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.4°C to 19.9°C
Rain
1.9 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
1021
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
9.3 km/h
Direction
S
Today max
16.6 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
0.84 m
Max wave
0.9 m
Wave period
7.4 s
Swell
0.86 m
Wind wave
0.28 m
Water temp
19.7 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cool
Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current marine data.
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 7.5 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 19.7 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
2
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
2
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
QLD reports are led by Black Marlin, with Dolphin Fish not far behind.
Across the state, recent fishing reports show a clear trend towards a few commonly reported species. The chart accompanying this section is reflecting this trend.
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 2 species mentions across the state, not only this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Maroochydore?
Today's sunrise is 6:11 am and sunset is 5:30 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. High tides fall within an hour of both sunrise and sunset today. The sea-surface temperature is 19.7°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 Maroochydore, 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.
Maroochydore is a location within the region of:
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Maroochydore Overview
| Latitude | -26.6487 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 153.0889
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| Nearest city | Brisbane |
| Distance from Brisbane (as the crow flies) | 256.33 km |
| Rivers | Maroochy river |
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