Port MacDonnell Forecast Detail
Port MacDonnell Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Port MacDonnell.
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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.
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Current weather
16.6°C
Today
Partly cloudy.
Maximum
25.0°C
Minimum
17.0°C
Rain
30% chance
Fri
23 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
17.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
30% chance
Sat
24 Oct
Rain increasing.
Range
9.0°C to 22.0°C
Rain
3 to 15 mm · 95% chance
Sun
25 Oct
Rain easing.
Range
10.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
3 to 15 mm · 95% chance
Mon
26 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
6.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
0 to 4 mm · 70% chance
Tue
27 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
5.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
0 to 2 mm · 50% chance
Wed
28 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
7.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 50% chance
Thu
29 Oct
Cloudy.
Range
9.0°C to 20.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
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.
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Current speed
19.0 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
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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.
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.
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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.
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
3.12 m
Max wave
3.22 m
Wave period
13.9 s
Swell
3.22 m
Wind wave
0.26 m
Water temp
16.6 C
Marine interpretation
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
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 14.65 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 16.6 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.