Tue
11 Aug
60%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
6:09am
Major Windows
9:54am – 11:54am
10:23pm – 12:23am
Minor Windows
5:09am – 7:09am
2:48pm – 4:48pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Bancoora Beach Fishing, Tides, Times
The forecast for Bancoora Beach is leaning positive today, with peak bite times worth planning around. During the peak period, the moon is overhead, which should see an increase in fish feeding activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
60%
Bancoora Beach is tracking well at 60%, with a worthwhile bite period approaching.
Daily Timing
Bancoora Beach Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Bancoora Beach today rate a 60%, placing it in the good range. Consider the 5:09am-7:09am window for the best opportunity.
Solunar Score Today
60% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
09:54 – 11:54
Centre · 10:54
Strength · 97.1%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:23 – 00:23
Centre · 23:23
Strength · 93.2%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
05:09 – 07:09
Centre · 06:09
Strength · 42.5%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
14:48 – 16:48
Centre · 15:48
Strength · 22.4%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Bancoora Beach 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
Bancoora Beach Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 17:23· 1.57 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Bancoora Beach
The tide is currently rising
Current Tide Explanation
The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.
Increasing depth and water movement may allow fish to move across shallower ground and closer to submerged structure or shoreline feeding areas.
Today's Tide Times
High
05:39
1.56 m
Low
11:06
0.75 m
High
17:23
1.57 m
Low
23:31
0.36 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
Mainly Clear
11.4°C
Today
Maximum
14.0°C
Minimum
8.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
11 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.6°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
12 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.3°C to 14.0°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Thu
13 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
9.2°C to 14.8°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Fri
14 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.2°C to 13.6°C
Rain
1.6 mm
Sat
15 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.3°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
16 Aug
Partly Cloudy
Range
8.9°C to 12.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
17 Aug
Partly Cloudy
Range
9.7°C to 14.6°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
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.
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
18.8 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
21.6 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
1.08 m
Max wave
1.66 m
Wave period
12.25 s
Swell
1.3 m
Wind wave
0.52 m
Water temp
13.3 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
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 12.65 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 13.3 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
Bancoora Beach recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
10
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Australian Salmon
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Australian Salmon stands out across Bancoora Beach reports.
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 1 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Locally, blue bait are out in front here, with pilchard fillet and pilchard also turning up regularly.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 14 mentions across 3 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 3 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Bancoora Beach?
Today's sunrise is 7:14 am and sunset is 5:41 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 13.3°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 Bancoora Beach, 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.
Bancoora Beach is a location within the region of:
Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia.
Bancoora Beach Overview
| Bancoora Beach is also known by these names: | Bancoora jan juc surf beaches |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -38.2923 |
| Longitude | 144.407
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 72.14 km |
| Platform | Beaches |
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