Tue
11 Aug
61%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
6:21am
Major Windows
10:06am – 12:06pm
10:35pm – 12:35am
Minor Windows
5:21am – 7:21am
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Cape Bridgewater Fishing, Tides, Times
There is good fishing potential at Cape Bridgewater today, especially if you can line up with the key solunar periods. During the major period, the moon is overhead, which may improve fish feeding responses. Persistent drizzle; your comfort may be reduced at times.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
61%
Good conditions at 61%, with the next bite window worth watching.
Daily Timing
Cape Bridgewater Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Cape Bridgewater is in the good range today at 61% potential bite intensity. The 3:00pm-5:00pm window is the main period to consider trying for.
Solunar Score Today
61% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
10:06 – 12:06
Centre · 11:06
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:35 – 00:35
Centre · 23:35
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
05:21 – 07:21
Centre · 06:21
Strength · 26%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
15:00 – 17:00
Centre · 16:00
Strength · 32.8%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Cape Bridgewater 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
Cape Bridgewater Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Lowat 22:05· 0.35 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Cape Bridgewater
The tide is currently falling
Current Tide Explanation
The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.
Outgoing water and decreasing depth may concentrate fish near channels, drop-offs, submerged structure and other deeper holding areas.
Today's Tide Times
High
05:39
0.97 m
Low
09:49
0.89 m
High
13:55
0.95 m
Low
22:05
0.35 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
Overcast
10.4°C
Today
Maximum
14.9°C
Minimum
9.7°C
Rain
2.0 mm
Tue
11 Aug
Dense Drizzle
Range
9.7°C to 14.9°C
Rain
2.0 mm
Wed
12 Aug
Light Showers
Range
9.2°C to 13.4°C
Rain
6.3 mm
Thu
13 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.1°C to 14.0°C
Rain
1.7 mm
Fri
14 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.8°C to 14.3°C
Rain
1.7 mm
Sat
15 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.2°C to 12.8°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Sun
16 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
7.6°C to 13.7°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Mon
17 Aug
Mainly Clear
Range
7.2°C to 16.0°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
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
22.8 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
27.6 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
3.02 m
Max wave
3.2 m
Wave period
11.15 s
Swell
2.76 m
Wind wave
1.38 m
Water temp
14.4 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 11.35 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 14.4 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
Cape Bridgewater recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
9
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Bluefin Tuna
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Cape Bridgewater reports centre on Bluefin Tuna.
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
Pilchards are the main bait mention so far, but it's still a small sample.
Best treated as an early lead only.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 2 mentions across 1 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 1 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Cape Bridgewater?
Today's sunrise is 7:26 am and sunset is 5:53 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 14.4°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 Cape Bridgewater, 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.
Cape Bridgewater is a location within the region of:
Portland, Victoria, Australia.
Cape Bridgewater Overview
| Latitude | -38.3954 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 141.4135
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 37.41 km |
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🛈 Getfished Fishing Report, Solunar & Conditions Summaries Source
Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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