Fri
17 Jul
52%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing crescent
Moonrise
9:24am
Major Windows
2:22am – 4:22am
1:58pm – 3:58pm
Minor Windows
8:24am – 10:24am
7:41pm – 9:41pm
Fishing Times, Tides & Weather
Chelsea Beach Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Fishing at Chelsea Beach looks mixed today, but the peak solunar bite times still provide a worthwhile opportunity. Consider fishing during the major period when the moon is overhead; that time block may see improved fish activity today. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
52%
Fair conditions today with a 52% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
Next Bite · Major
·
2:22am
Current Weather
·
Clear Sky 11.6 C
Pressure
·
1035 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:32am
Sunset
·
5:18pm
Next Tide · Low
·
06:28
Daily Timing
Solunar Fishing Times
Chelsea Beach is sitting in the moderate range at 52%. The 7:41pm-9:41pm window may provide the best chance of activity.
Solunar Score Today
52% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
02:22 – 04:22
Centre · 03:22
Strength · 29.9%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
13:58 – 15:58
Centre · 14:58
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:24 – 10:24
Centre · 09:24
Strength · 25.1%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
19:41 – 21:41
Centre · 20:41
Strength · 44.9%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing times across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Tide times and movement through the week
Next tide: Lowat 06:28· 0.15 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
Clear Sky
11.6°C
Today
Maximum
14.1°C
Minimum
7.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.3°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.8°C to 12.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.8°C to 14.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
9.4°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
Range
9.9°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
22 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
11.2°C to 14.1°C
Rain
6.1 mm
Thu
23 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 11.8°C
Rain
3.5 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
1035
hPa
⮟
Falling
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
7.5 km/h
Direction
E
Today max
11.5 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
0.38 m
Max wave
0.38 m
Wave period
10.00 s
Swell
0.32 m
Wind wave
0.02 m
Water temp
12.0 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current 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 11.65 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 12.0 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
177
This year
70
This season
25
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
Melbourne reports are shared across a balanced spread led by Snapper, Black Bream and Garfish.
This chart is best read as a guide to reported species presence across the region.
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.
Regional bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
There's a fair spread of bait being used here, though pilchards, squid jig and soft plastics feature more consistently than others.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 649 mentions across 11 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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Chelsea Beach is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Chelsea Beach Overview
| Latitude | -38.053 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.1136
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 31.02 km |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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