Tue
18 Aug
35%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing crescent
Moonrise
9:44am
Major Windows
4:08am – 6:08am
3:45pm – 5:45pm
Minor Windows
8:44am – 10:44am
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Fishing Tide Times, Solunar, Reports
Port Lincoln Fishing Tide Times
Today's Port Lincoln fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Northerly winds are often warmer in Australia and can make fishing less consistent. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
35%
Possible bite intensity is 35%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Daily Timing
Port Lincoln Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Current data for Port Lincoln place conditions in the quiet range at 35% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
35% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
04:08 – 06:08
Centre · 05:08
Strength · 33.3%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
15:45 – 17:45
Centre · 16:45
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:44 – 10:44
Centre · 09:44
Strength · 48.6%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Port Lincoln 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
Port Lincoln Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 16:00· 1.24 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Port Lincoln
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
04:15
1.46 m
Low
10:29
0.57 m
High
16:00
1.24 m
Low
22:02
0.31 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
Overcast
15.2°C
Today
Maximum
17.1°C
Minimum
10.2°C
Rain
2.6 mm
Tue
18 Aug
Light Showers
Range
10.2°C to 17.1°C
Rain
2.6 mm
Wed
19 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.1°C to 16.2°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Thu
20 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.4°C to 17.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
21 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.7°C to 15.6°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Sat
22 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.9°C to 16.6°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Sun
23 Aug
Overcast
Range
11.4°C to 15.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
24 Aug
Overcast
Range
10.8°C to 17.7°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
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
23.5 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
25.2 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
0.5 m
Max wave
0.52 m
Wave period
8 s
Swell
0.44 m
Wind wave
0.32 m
Water temp
14.1 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: moderate
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
Marine caution
Moderate waves call for more margin, particularly in open or exposed water and smaller craft. 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 10.5 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 14.1 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.
State-wide species mix
This chart summarises species mentions from the state-wide 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 4 species mentions across the state, not only this location.
State-wide bait trends
Share of the displayed top 3 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Port Lincoln?
Today's sunrise is 7:05 am and sunset is 5:56 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 14.1°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 Port Lincoln, 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.
Port Lincoln is a location within the region of:
Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, Australia.
Port Lincoln Overview
| Latitude | -34.7202 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 135.8582
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Adelaide |
| Distance from Adelaide (as the crow flies) | 648.81 km |
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