Tue
14 Jul
83%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:31am
Major Windows
11:11am – 1:11pm
11:42pm – 1:42am
Minor Windows
6:31am – 8:31am
3:56pm – 5:56pm
Solunar, Tides & Weather
Cunningham Pier Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today's Cunningham Pier fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
83%
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
11:11am
Current Weather
·
Light Drizzle 10.5 C
Pressure
·
1017 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:37am
Sunset
·
5:19pm
Next Tide · Low
·
07:04
Daily Timing
Solunar
Current data for Cunningham Pier place conditions in the excellent range at 83% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
83% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
11:11 – 13:11
Centre · 12:11
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
23:42 – 01:42
Centre · 00:42
Strength · 55.8%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:31 – 08:31
Centre · 07:31
Strength · 34.1%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
15:56 – 17:56
Centre · 16:56
Strength · 29.7%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing windows across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major feeding windows and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Tide timing and movement through the week
Next tide: Lowat 07:04· 0.28 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
Light Drizzle
10.5°C
Today
Maximum
14.5°C
Minimum
7.9°C
Rain
1.1 mm
Tue
14 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
7.9°C to 14.5°C
Rain
1.1 mm
Wed
15 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.4°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
16 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.9°C to 15.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
4.5°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
4.8°C to 13.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
3.5°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.7°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Right now
1017
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
18.7 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
29.5 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 and boating comfort
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
2.30 m
Max wave
2.76 m
Wave period
12.50 s
Swell
2.58 m
Wind wave
1.42 m
Water temp
11.8 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable 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 12.50 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 11.8 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 for Cunningham Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
12
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
6
Reported species
Snotty Nose Trevally
Australian Salmon
Snapper
Garfish
Flathead
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Cunningham Pier reports are spread fairly evenly across Snotty Nose Trevally, Australian Salmon and Snapper.
This chart is best read as a guide to reported species presence at this location.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
There's a fair spread of bait being used here, though squid, blue bait and chicken feature more consistently than others.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 30 mentions across 8 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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Cunningham Pier Fishing
Cunningham Pier
Cunningham Pier stretches almost 350 meters into Corio Bay from the Geelong waterfront, giving shore anglers access to deeper water. It’s near walking trails and town facilities. Its length, sturdy pylons, night lights, and easy access to bay fish without a boat make it a favorite fishing spot.
You can fish at the pier all year, but the types of fish you catch change with the seasons. In summer, high tides often bring pinkies, while flathead are more common at low tide. The pier’s lights make night fishing easier, but you might catch tricky or dangerous fish like sand eels, scorpionfish, stingrays, gurnards with venomous spikes, and flathead with sharp spines. If you fish at night, bring a headlamp or torch to see what you’re doing, wear something bright or reflective to stay visible, and try to fish with a friend for extra safety.
To spot venomous fish near the pier, look for certain features. Scorpionfish and gurnards have strong spines on their backs and rough or bumpy heads. Stingrays have long, whip-like tails with a sharp barb. If you’re not sure, avoid handling any fish with obvious spines or a tail barb. For safety, use long-handled pliers or a thick towel to handle these fish, gripping them firmly behind the head or just in front of the tail, and keep your hands away from spines or venomous spots. If you get stung by a spine or barb, put the area in hot (not scalding) water to help with the pain, and get medical help right away. If you’re not sure how to handle a fish safely, it’s better to cut the line than risk getting hurt.
If you catch a fish you don’t want or one that’s dangerous, here’s how to release it safely:
Keep the fish in the water as much as possible to avoid injury to both you and the fish.
Use long-handled pliers or a dehooking tool to remove the hook, keeping your hands well clear of any spines or barbs.
If you cannot safely remove the hook, cut the line as close as you can to the hook.
Gently slide the fish back into the water, avoiding any direct contact with spines or venomous parts.
Wash your hands and check yourself for any small injuries after handling fish.
These steps help beginners stay safe and protect the fish when releasing them.
The pylons under the pier are great places to fish. Try unweighted pilchard strips near the supports to catch trevally and pinkies, especially on summer evenings or when the tide is coming in. Soft plastics, blades, and mid-diving hardbody lures work well for flathead, bream, and mullet, as well as trevally. Flathead and bream are usually more active in spring and autumn, especially early in the morning or late in the day when the water is cooler. If you prefer bait, simple running sinker or paternoster rigs work well. Adjust your sinker size to suit your casting distance and the conditions. For the best results, fish the deeper spots near the pylons during higher tides.
A 2-5kg rod with a 3000-size reel and about 10lb line is a good all-round setup. For smaller fish like whiting, garfish, or leatherjacket, lighter gear (1-3kg or 2-4kg) with small long-shank hooks and small baits works better. The pier is high above the water, so bring a long net or gaff to help land bigger fish. Parking, toilets, and walking paths are nearby, making it easy to stay for a while. You can’t drive onto the pier, so you’ll need to carry your gear from the car park. Local fishing rules apply at Cunningham Pier, including limits on how many and what size fish you can keep. For example, pinkies must be at least 27 cm with a daily bag limit of 10; flathead must be at least 30 cm with a combined bag limit of 20; and whiting must be at least 27 cm with a daily bag limit of 20. Rules can change, so check the Victorian Fisheries website or signs at the pier entrance for the latest size and bag limits. Make sure you have a valid fishing license. The pier is accessible on foot and by wheelchair, but some uneven surfaces may need extra care. Signs at the entrance list more fishing rules for Cunningham Pier.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Cunningham Pier, today?
No. Because a forecast cannot 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 fising report, derived, species history.
Use this information to make informed decisions about where to fish, and to compare conditions across nearby locations. We hope you enjoy using Getfished to find your next great fishing spot!
Cunningham Pier is a location within the region of:
Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Cunningham Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.1471 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.3607
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 73.61 km |
| Platform | Land based Piers |
| Bays | Port phillip bayCorio bay |
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