Mon
3 Aug
43%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning gibbous
Moonrise
10:17pm
Major Windows
2:23am – 4:23am
2:45pm – 4:45pm
Minor Windows
8:23am – 10:23am
9:17pm – 11:17pm
Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Cape Woolamai Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Today's Cape Woolamai fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
43%
Possible bite intensity is 43%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Sunrise
·
7:20am
Sunset
·
5:30pm
Daily Timing
Cape Woolamai Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Current data for Cape Woolamai place conditions in the quiet range at 43% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
43% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
02:23 – 04:23
Centre · 03:23
Strength · 84%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
14:45 – 16:45
Centre · 15:45
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:23 – 10:23
Centre · 09:23
Strength · 23.6%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
21:17 – 23:17
Centre · 22:17
Strength · 19.5%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Cape Woolamai Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
8.5°C
Today
Maximum
12.7°C
Minimum
8.5°C
Rain
1.2 mm
Mon
3 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.5°C to 12.7°C
Rain
1.2 mm
Tue
4 Aug
Moderate Showers
Range
7.7°C to 10.8°C
Rain
9.6 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Light Showers
Range
9.0°C to 12.2°C
Rain
9.0 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
7.6°C to 12.4°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Fri
7 Aug
Mainly Clear
Range
7.0°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
8 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
5.7°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Sun
9 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.1°C to 11.9°C
Rain
1.8 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
1018
hPa
⮝
Rising
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
19.0 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
31.8 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
1.44 m
Max wave
2.68 m
Wave period
12.55 s
Swell
2.14 m
Wind wave
1.68 m
Water temp
13.1 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current marine data.
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 12.55 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 13.1 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
Recent reports across the region
No recent local reports are available. Showing fishing report activity across the wider region.
These reports reflect activity across the wider region, not just this location. Conditions and catches may vary locally.
Reports analysed
7
This year
3
This season
3
Species mentioned
0
Broader regional report data is available, but no species in the displayed report summary currently match this location’s fishing report data.
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
A wide spread of species appears across Phillip Island reports, led by Australian Salmon, Squid and King George Whiting.
Regional reports can draw from several nearby waters, so the chart should be read as a broad guide.
Based on regional 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 5 species mentions across the wider region, not only this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Cape Woolamai?
Today's sunrise is 7:20 am and sunset is 5:30 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A major solunar period overlaps the evening fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 13.1°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 Woolamai, 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.
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Cape Woolamai is a location within the region of:
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.
Cape Woolamai Overview
| Latitude | -38.5434 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.3408
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 130.17 km |
| Platform | Rocks Surf beaches |
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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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