Wed
26 Aug
39%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing gibbous
Moonrise
3:57pm
Major Windows
10:16pm – 12:16am
10:38pm – 12:38am
Minor Windows
4:55am – 6:55am
2:57pm – 4:57pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Cape Otway Fishing Times
Today's Cape Otway fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
39%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Daily Timing
Cape Otway Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Cape Otway is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 3:42am-5:42am window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
39% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
22:16 – 00:16
Centre · 23:16
Strength · 82%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:38 – 00:38
Centre · 23:38
Strength · 82%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
04:55 – 06:55
Centre · 05:55
Strength · 27.9%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
14:57 – 16:57
Centre · 15:57
Strength · 28.9%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Cape Otway 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 Otway Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 02:02· 1.95 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Cape Otway
Current tide direction is under determination
Current Tide Explanation
The current tide direction cannot be determined reliably from the available tide events.
Check the listed high and low tide times when considering changes in water depth and movement.
Today's Tide Times
High
02:02
1.95 m
Low
07:48
0.70 m
High
14:05
1.91 m
Low
19:59
0.45 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
12.5°C
Today
Maximum
13.6°C
Minimum
10.1°C
Rain
0.7 mm
Wed
26 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.1°C to 13.6°C
Rain
0.7 mm
Thu
27 Aug
Overcast
Range
6.5°C to 14.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
28 Aug
Light Showers
Range
8.5°C to 12.9°C
Rain
5.1 mm
Sat
29 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
9.1°C to 13.1°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Sun
30 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.7°C to 12.9°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Mon
31 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.3°C to 14.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
1 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.6°C to 15.8°C
Rain
9.0 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
13.5 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
16.9 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
2.54 m
Max wave
2.84 m
Wave period
10.55 s
Swell
2.66 m
Wind wave
1.06 m
Water temp
14 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 10.6 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 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 Otway recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Bluefin Tuna
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Bluefin Tuna leads the reports for Cape Otway.
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 Otway?
Today's sunrise is 6:59 am and sunset is 5:57 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 14.0°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 Otway, 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 Otway is a location within the region of:
Surf Coast.
Cape Otway Overview
| Latitude | -38.8574 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 143.5115
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 37.41 km |
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