Tue
8 Sep
Overcast
Range
4.9°C to 15.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Blind Bight
The forecast for Blind Bight is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
52%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Blind Bight Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Blind Bight.
Today’s Solunar Score
52%
Next Bite · Major
9:04pm
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Tide Overview
Blind Bight Tide Times
The tide is rising across Western Port as incoming water increases depth through its channels, flats and shoreline areas.
Next Tide
High at 21:02
2.50 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
2.50 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
Overcast
9.5°C
Today
Maximum
15.5°C
Minimum
4.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
9 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.7°C to 12.6°C
Rain
0.7 mm
Thu
10 Sep
Overcast
Range
9.1°C to 14.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
11 Sep
Overcast
Range
5.3°C to 18.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
12 Sep
Overcast
Range
6.7°C to 20.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
13 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
12.3°C to 22.7°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Mon
14 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
12.4°C to 23.8°C
Rain
2.9 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
Pressure data unavailable
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Building trend
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.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
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
2.9 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
13.7 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
0.18 m
Max wave
0.28 m
Wave period
4.9 s
Swell
0.26 m
Wind wave
0.02 m
Water temp
13.5 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.
Marine caution
Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. 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 5.05 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 13.5 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
Blind Bight recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
5
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
King George Whiting
Species most often mentioned in local reports
King George Whiting leads the reports for Blind Bight.
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.
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What are today's best fishing times at Blind Bight?
Today's sunrise is 6:32 am and sunset is 6:01 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 13.5°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 Blind Bight, 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.
Blind Bight is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula.
Blind Bight Overview
| Latitude | -38.2112 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.3402
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 64.46 km |
| Platform | PiersDrinking waterParkingShelterToilets |
| Bays | Western port |
| Creeks | Rutherford creek |
| Estuaries | Rutherford creek |
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