Tue
8 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
5.3°C to 15.5°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Goolwa Beach
The forecast for Goolwa Beach is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Scheduled update ACST
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
52%
Quiet conditions at 29%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Goolwa Beach Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Goolwa Beach.
Today’s Solunar Score
52%
Next Bite · Major
9:01pm
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Tide Overview
Goolwa Beach Tide Times
The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 01:19
0.60 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.46 m
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
Overcast
11.6°C
Today
Maximum
15.5°C
Minimum
5.3°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Wed
9 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
10.6°C to 12.7°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Thu
10 Sep
Clear Sky
Range
8.0°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
11 Sep
Overcast
Range
6.8°C to 18.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
12 Sep
Overcast
Range
8.5°C to 22.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
13 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
12.8°C to 22.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
14 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
12.6°C to 24.0°C
Rain
0.6 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
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.
Right now
Current speed
6.8 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
21.0 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
1.24 m
Max wave
1.4 m
Wave period
11.1 s
Swell
1.14 m
Wind wave
0.7 m
Water temp
14.7 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available 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 12 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 14.7 C, making immersion a more significant factor to plan for. 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
28
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
4
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
Bluefin Tuna leads the reports for SA, followed by Murray Cod and Blue Eye Trevalla.
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 4 species mentions across the state, not only this location.
State-wide bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Live baits lead the way here, with live bait and pilchards not far behind.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 101 mentions across 3 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Goolwa Beach?
Today's sunrise is 6:27 am and sunset is 5:59 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 14.7°C, some species may be less active in cooler water.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Goolwa Beach, 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.
Goolwa Beach is a location within the region of:
Fleurieu Peninsula.
Goolwa Beach Overview
| Latitude | -35.517 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 138.766
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Adelaide |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Adelaide (as the crow flies) | 19.41 km |
| Platform | BeachesParkingShelterToilets |
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