Frankston Pier Forecast Detail

Frankston Pier Weather Forecast

Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Frankston Pier.

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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

13.4°C

Today

Partly cloudy.

Maximum

18.0°C

Minimum

13.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Mon

12 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

13.0°C to 18.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Tue

13 Oct

Shower or two.

Range

9.0°C to 15.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 60% chance

Wed

14 Oct

Cloudy.

Range

8.0°C to 15.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Thu

15 Oct

Mostly sunny.

Range

6.0°C to 21.0°C

Rain

0% chance

Fri

16 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

7.0°C to 22.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Sat

17 Oct

Mostly sunny.

Range

9.0°C to 23.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Sun

18 Oct

Sunny.

Range

11.0°C to 25.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Frankston Pier · Wind Forecast

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

4.0 km/h

Direction

SW

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.

Waters Wind Outlook

Port Phillip waters · Issued

Monday 12 October

Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning westerly 10 to 15 knots in the late evening.

Read the coming days

Tuesday 13 October

Winds: West to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning south to southwesterly during the day.

Wednesday 14 October

Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly in the morning.

Thursday 15 October

Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning east to northeasterly below 10 knots during the morning then tending east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the day.

Friday 16 October

Winds: East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to below 10 knots during the morning then tending east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon.

Mon

12 Oct

Max wind

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Tue

13 Oct

Max wind

—

Wed

14 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

15 Oct

Max wind

—

Fri

16 Oct

Max wind

—

Sat

17 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

18 Oct

Max wind

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Frankston Pier · Pressure Forecast

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

1021
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.

Frankston Pier · Marine Forecast

Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature

Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.

Current marine state

Current wave

0.9 m

Max wave

0.98 m

Wave period

5.55 s

Swell

0.68 m

Wind wave

0.88 m

Water temp

15.9 C

Mon

12 Oct

Wave

0.98 m

Period

8.75 s

Swell

0.68 m

Wind wave

0.88 m

Tue

13 Oct

Wave

1.16 m

Period

6.4 s

Swell

0.56 m

Wind wave

0.98 m

Wed

14 Oct

Wave

0.92 m

Period

7.75 s

Swell

0.52 m

Wind wave

0.56 m

Thu

15 Oct

Wave

0.62 m

Period

8.65 s

Swell

0.32 m

Wind wave

0.56 m

Fri

16 Oct

Wave

0.58 m

Period

10.2 s

Swell

0.22 m

Wind wave

0.5 m

Sat

17 Oct

Wave

0.32 m

Period

10.6 s

Swell

0.16 m

Wind wave

0.28 m

Sun

18 Oct

Wave

0.26 m

Period

11.15 s

Swell

0.1 m

Wind wave

0.16 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cool

Marine conditions appear manageable based on current wave readings.

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 8.75 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 15.9 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. 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.

Marine Weather Outlook

Port Phillip waters · Issued

Monday 12 October

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy.

Read the coming days

Tuesday 13 October

Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the north during the morning.

Weather: Cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

Wednesday 14 October

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Cloudy.

Thursday 15 October

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Mostly sunny.

Friday 16 October

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Mostly sunny.

Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.

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