Thu
6 Aug
47%
Activity
Moon Phase
3rd quarter
Moonrise
12:38am
Major Windows
4:47am – 6:47am
5:14pm – 7:14pm
Minor Windows
9:48am – 11:48am
11:38pm – 1:38am
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Apollo Bay Fishing, Tides, Times
Conditions at Apollo Bay look workable today, especially if you fish close to the stronger solunar bite times. Consider fishing during the major period when the moon is overhead; that time block may see improved fish activity today. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
47%
Fair conditions today with a 47% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
Daily Timing
Apollo Bay Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Apollo Bay is sitting in the moderate range at 47%. The 9:48am-11:48am window may provide the best chance of activity.
Solunar Score Today
47% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
04:47 – 06:47
Centre · 05:47
Strength · 69.7%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
17:14 – 19:14
Centre · 18:14
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
09:48 – 11:48
Centre · 10:48
Strength · 22%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
23:38 – 01:38
Centre · 00:38
Strength · 41.5%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Apollo Bay 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
Apollo Bay Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 17:25· 1.78 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
Mainly Clear
12.6°C
Today
Maximum
13.5°C
Minimum
12.3°C
Rain
4.7 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
12.3°C to 13.5°C
Rain
4.7 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.1°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Fri
7 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
11.7°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Sat
8 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.7°C to 14.8°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Sun
9 Aug
Light Showers
Range
12.3°C to 13.6°C
Rain
13.6 mm
Mon
10 Aug
Light Showers
Range
11.8°C to 12.5°C
Rain
3.8 mm
Tue
11 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
11.4°C to 14.0°C
Rain
4.3 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
1021
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.
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
22.2 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
38.3 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
1.78 m
Max wave
2.34 m
Wave period
9.2 s
Swell
1.7 m
Wind wave
1.7 m
Water temp
13.8 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 9.9 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 13.8 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
Apollo Bay recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
28
This year
2
This season
0
Species mentioned
9
Reported species
Bluefin Tuna
Black Bream
School Shark
Gummy Shark
Mako Shark
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Apollo Bay reports are led by Bluefin Tuna, with Black Bream and School Shark not far behind.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Mullet set the pace here, while live bait also show up consistently.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 6 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Apollo Bay?
Today's sunrise is 7:20 am and sunset is 5:35 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.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Summer Fishing
australian-salmon, snapper, squid, black-bream and mullet can be targeted at the pier during summer. Activity is strongest for these species during the warmer part of the year. Actual catches will vary according to temperature trends, localised weather and tides.
Autumn Fishing
bluefin-tuna, mullet and black-bream are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the pier provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Winter Fishing
Bluefin Tuna and School Shark are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this pier is no different. Fish can be slower to bite with reduced activity levels. As always what you catch varies with the prevalent temperature trends, localised weather and of course tides.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with australian-salmon, black-bream, snapper and mullet becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as australian-salmon, snapper, squid, black-bream and mullet begin to move into the area and can become more common at the pier.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Apollo Bay, 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.
Apollo Bay is a location within the region of:
Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia.
Apollo Bay Overview
| Latitude | -38.7484 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.4918
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 195.80 km |
| Platform | Beaches Piers Rock wall |
| Amenities | Bbq Camping caravan park Car parking Hotel motel Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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🛈 Getfished Fishing Report, Solunar & Conditions Summaries Source
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