Sat
18 Jul
48%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing crescent
Moonrise
9:55am
Major Windows
3:12am – 5:12am
2:50pm – 4:50pm
Minor Windows
8:55am – 10:55am
8:53pm – 10:53pm
Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Anglesea Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Today is not a standout at Anglesea, but the better solunar windows are still worth trying out. Consider fishing during the major period when the moon is overhead; that time block may see improved fish activity today. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
48%
Fair conditions today with a 48% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
Next Bite · Major
·
3:12am
Current Weather
·
Overcast 8 C
Pressure
·
1032 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:36am
Sunset
·
5:22pm
Daily Timing
Solunar Fishing Times
Anglesea is sitting in the moderate range at 48%. The 8:55am-10:55am window may provide the best chance of activity.
Solunar Score Today
48% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
03:12 – 05:12
Centre · 04:12
Strength · 52.5%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
14:50 – 16:50
Centre · 15:50
Strength · 88.7%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:55 – 10:55
Centre · 09:55
Strength · 25.2%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
20:53 – 22:53
Centre · 21:53
Strength · 24.4%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing times across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
8.0°C
Today
Maximum
14.9°C
Minimum
6.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.0°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.2°C to 16.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.5°C to 14.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.5°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
22 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
6.6°C to 13.3°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Thu
23 Jul
Partly Cloudy
Range
5.2°C to 11.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
24 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.0°C to 12.9°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
1032
hPa
•
Steady
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
13.0 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
15.7 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
0.96 m
Max wave
0.96 m
Wave period
12.15 s
Swell
0.96 m
Wind wave
0.06 m
Water temp
13.9 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
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 12.15 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 13.9 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 fishing reports for Anglesea
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
3
Reported species
Australian Salmon
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowtail Kingfish
Species most often mentioned in local reports
A narrower spread of species shapes the reports for Anglesea, led by Australian Salmon, Bluefin Tuna and Yellowtail Kingfish.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
Based on local 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 3 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Blue bait and pilchard get mentioned, though there are not enough mentions to lean on heavily.
Best treated as an early lead only.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 4 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
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Anglesea is a location within the region of:
Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia.
Anglesea Overview
| Latitude | -38.4075 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.186
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 112.76 km |
| Platform | Beaches Land based Rocks |
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