Tue
6 Oct
Showers. Windy.
Range
10.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
90% chance
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Cape Otway
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. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
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Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
47%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Cape Otway Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Cape Otway.
Today’s Solunar Score
47%
Next Bite · Major
8:33am
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Tide Overview
Cape Otway Tide Times
The current tide direction cannot be determined reliably from the available tide events.
Next Tide
High at 07:17
1.74 m
Current Tide
Current tide direction is under determination
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.
Last Reported
Current weather
12.7°C
Today
Showers. Windy.
Maximum
15.0°C
Minimum
10.0°C
Rain
90% chance
Wed
7 Oct
Cloudy.
Range
9.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Thu
8 Oct
Sunny.
Range
9.0°C to 20.0°C
Rain
0% chance
Fri
9 Oct
Late shower or two.
Range
13.0°C to 23.0°C
Rain
0 to 3 mm · 50% chance
Sat
10 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
14.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
0 to 3 mm · 70% chance
Sun
11 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
11.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 50% chance
Mon
12 Oct
Showers.
Range
11.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
2 to 10 mm · 90% chance
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.
Last Reported
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
32.0 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
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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
4.42 m
Wave period
12.05 s
Swell
4.26 m
Wind wave
2.96 m
Water temp
14.1 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 13.35 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 14.1 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 recorded
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 recorded 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 recorded.
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What are today's best fishing times at Cape Otway?
Today's sunrise is 6:55 am and sunset is 7:33 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. No high tide or solunar period falls within the sunrise or sunset fishing periods today, so the other listed bite windows may provide better timing guidance. The sea-surface temperature is 14.1°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
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 37.41 km |
| Platform | CampgroundParkingToilets |
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