Sun
16 Aug
43%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing crescent
Moonrise
8:11am
Major Windows
1:54am – 3:54am
1:32pm – 3:32pm
Minor Windows
7:11am – 9:11am
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Fishing Tide Times, Solunar, Reports
Nerang River Fishing Tide Times
Today's Nerang River fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
43%
Possible bite intensity is 43%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Daily Timing
Nerang River Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Current data for Nerang River place conditions in the quiet range at 43% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
43% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
01:54 – 03:54
Centre · 02:54
Strength · 28.1%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
13:32 – 15:32
Centre · 14:32
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
07:11 – 09:11
Centre · 08:11
Strength · 43%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
20:00 – 22:00
Centre · 21:00
Strength · 28.7%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Nerang River 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
Nerang River Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Lowat 19:16· 0.12 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Nerang River
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
00:11
1.25 m
Low
07:21
0.23 m
High
12:26
1.03 m
Low
19:16
0.12 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
15.4°C
Today
Maximum
20.2°C
Minimum
13.5°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Sun
16 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
13.5°C to 20.2°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Mon
17 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.7°C to 19.5°C
Rain
2.6 mm
Tue
18 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
13.3°C to 19.6°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Wed
19 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.7°C to 19.4°C
Rain
1.0 mm
Thu
20 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.5°C to 20.0°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Fri
21 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.5°C to 20.9°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Sat
22 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
13.0°C to 20.5°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
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
11.2 km/h
Direction
S
Today max
18.5 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
0.94 m
Max wave
0.98 m
Wave period
5.65 s
Swell
0.86 m
Wind wave
0.64 m
Water temp
20.1 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: low
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 5.7 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 20.1 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
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 Nerang River?
Today's sunrise is 6:18 am and sunset is 5:24 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 20.1°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 Nerang River, 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.
Nerang River is a location within the region of:
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Nerang River Overview
| Latitude | -27.9906 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 153.3385
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Brisbane |
| Distance from Brisbane (as the crow flies) | 70.03 km |
| Rivers | Nerang river |
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🛈 Getfished Fishing Report, Solunar & Conditions Summaries Source
Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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