Altona Pier Forecast Detail

Altona Pier Weather Forecast

Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Altona Pier.

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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.

Last Reported

Current weather

29.1°C

Today

Partly cloudy.

Maximum

31.0°C

Minimum

18.0°C

Rain

20% chance

Today's Weather Outlook

Central district · Issued

Friday 23 October

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the west, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west early this evening. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening.

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Saturday 24 October

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then tending northeast to southeasterly in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.

Sunday 25 October

Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly in the early morning then tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.

Monday 26 October

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Possible small hail near the Otways. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.

Tuesday 27 October

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.

Fri

23 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

18.0°C to 31.0°C

Rain

20% chance

Sat

24 Oct

Showers developing.

Range

14.0°C to 22.0°C

Rain

1 to 10 mm · 90% chance

Sun

25 Oct

Rain.

Range

12.0°C to 17.0°C

Rain

15 to 35 mm · 100% chance

Mon

26 Oct

Shower or two.

Range

7.0°C to 17.0°C

Rain

0 to 2 mm · 60% chance

Tue

27 Oct

Shower or two.

Range

7.0°C to 17.0°C

Rain

0 to 2 mm · 50% chance

Wed

28 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

8.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 30% chance

Thu

29 Oct

Cloudy.

Range

10.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

20% chance

Altona Pier · Wind Forecast

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.

Last Reported

Current speed

20.0 km/h

Direction

N

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.

Waters Wind Outlook

Port Phillip waters · Issued

Friday 23 October

Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots in the north in the evening. Winds shifting southerly in the evening.

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Saturday 24 October

Winds: South to southeasterly about 10 knots.

Sunday 25 October

Winds: Variable below 10 knots becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 knots before dawn.

Monday 26 October

Winds: West to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots.

Tuesday 27 October

Winds: West to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots.

Fri

23 Oct

Max wind

—

Sat

24 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

25 Oct

Max wind

—

Mon

26 Oct

Max wind

—

Tue

27 Oct

Max wind

—

Wed

28 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

29 Oct

Max wind

—

Altona Pier · Pressure Forecast

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.

Last Reported

1022
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.

Altona Pier · Marine Forecast

Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature

Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.

Current marine state

Current wave

0.32 m

Max wave

0.52 m

Wave period

3.95 s

Swell

0.12 m

Wind wave

0.52 m

Water temp

18.4 C

Fri

23 Oct

Wave

0.52 m

Period

7.75 s

Swell

0.12 m

Wind wave

0.52 m

Sat

24 Oct

Wave

0.2 m

Period

8.55 s

Swell

0.14 m

Wind wave

0.02 m

Sun

25 Oct

Wave

0.92 m

Period

7 s

Swell

0.52 m

Wind wave

0.84 m

Mon

26 Oct

Wave

0.82 m

Period

4.8 s

Swell

0.56 m

Wind wave

0.52 m

Tue

27 Oct

Wave

0.48 m

Period

5.15 s

Swell

0.4 m

Wind wave

0.3 m

Wed

28 Oct

Wave

0.48 m

Period

5.3 s

Swell

0.44 m

Wind wave

0.26 m

Thu

29 Oct

Wave

0.48 m

Period

8.4 s

Swell

0.42 m

Wind wave

0.14 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: moderate Water: cool

Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.

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 7.75 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 18.4 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.

Marine Weather Outlook

Port Phillip waters · Issued

Friday 23 October

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm early this evening.

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Saturday 24 October

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.

Sunday 25 October

Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the north during the afternoon.

Weather: Cloudy. Near 100% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning.

Monday 26 October

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.

Tuesday 27 October

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.

Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.

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