Tue
14 Jul
83%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:29am
Major Windows
11:08am – 1:08pm
11:39pm – 1:39am
Minor Windows
6:29am – 8:29am
3:52pm – 5:52pm
Solunar, Tides & Weather
Flinders Pier Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today's Flinders Pier fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
83%
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
11:08am
Current Weather
·
Light Drizzle 10.5 C
Pressure
·
1018 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:35am
Sunset
·
5:15pm
Next Tide · Low
·
02:40
Daily Timing
Solunar
Current data for Flinders 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
11:08 – 13:08
Centre · 12:08
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
23:39 – 01:39
Centre · 00:39
Strength · 54.1%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:29 – 08:29
Centre · 07:29
Strength · 32.7%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
15:52 – 17:52
Centre · 16:52
Strength · 26.5%
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 02:40· 0.34 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
13.8°C
Minimum
10.0°C
Rain
5.3 mm
Tue
14 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.0°C to 13.8°C
Rain
5.3 mm
Wed
15 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
9.4°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Thu
16 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
9.2°C to 13.9°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.0°C to 13.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.0°C to 12.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.5°C to 13.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.3°C to 13.9°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
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
25.8 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
35.8 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 and boating comfort
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
4.18 m
Max wave
4.58 m
Wave period
11.90 s
Swell
3.94 m
Wind wave
3.96 m
Water temp
13.6 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 12.20 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 13.6 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 Flinders Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
22
This year
13
This season
1
Species mentioned
5
Reported species
Squid
Snapper
Australian Salmon
Gummy Shark
King George Whiting
Species most often mentioned in local reports
A narrower spread of species shapes the reports for Flinders Pier, led by Squid, Snapper and Australian Salmon.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
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.
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Flinders Pier Fishing
Flinders Pier is a long Western Port pier with land-based access to squid, whiting, leatherjacket, Australian salmon, flathead and other seasonal species. The pier fishes best when tide movement gives bait and squid a reason to push through the area, with early mornings, evenings and high-tide periods often worth checking against the day’s wind and solunar windows.
Squid are one of the main reasons anglers fish Flinders Pier, so bright squid jigs are worth carrying when the water is clear enough. Bait anglers commonly use pipis, mussel, silver whiting strips, chicken, mullet or similar baits depending on the target species. Soft plastics and small metal lures can also be useful when salmon, flathead or other active fish are moving through.
The pier has useful facilities nearby, including parking and public toilets, but boat launching is more limited. The local ramp is a sand ramp, and a 4WD may be needed depending on conditions. Treat wind, wave and water-temperature forecasts seriously around Western Port, especially from small boats or when fishing exposed sections.
Pros
- Long pier with good land-based access to Western Port water.
- Known for squid, especially when water clarity is suitable.
- Public toilets and parking are available nearby.
- Useful high-tide option for land-based anglers.
Cons
Sand boat ramp may require a 4WD depending on conditions.
Exposed weather can make fishing uncomfortable or unsafe.
Western Port wind and tide movement can change conditions quickly.
Popular periods may be busy.
Please note:
Reports span a decade and do not necessarily indicate "recent reports". They are cumulative.
| Fish Species Reported | Percentage of Total Reports Made |
|---|---|
| Squid | 59% |
| Snapper | 55% |
| Australian Salmon | 5% |
| Gummy Shark | 5% |
| King George Whiting | 5% |
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Flinders 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!
Flinders Pier is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
Flinders Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.4758 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0286
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 102.61 km |
| Platform | Piers |
| Bays | Western port |
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