Tue
11 Aug
60%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
6:06am
Major Windows
9:51am – 11:51am
10:20pm – 12:20am
Minor Windows
5:06am – 7:06am
2:45pm – 4:45pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Half Moon Bay Rocks Fishing, Tides, Times
The forecast for Half Moon Bay Rocks is leaning positive today, with peak bite times worth planning around. During the major period, when the moon is overhead, the stronger bite time is worth considering if you have time to go out fishing today. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
60%
Half Moon Bay Rocks is tracking well at 60%, with a worthwhile bite period approaching.
Daily Timing
Half Moon Bay Rocks Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Half Moon Bay Rocks today rate a 60%, placing it in the good range. Consider the 2:45pm-4:45pm window for the best opportunity.
Solunar Score Today
60% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
09:51 – 11:51
Centre · 10:51
Strength · 90.6%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:20 – 00:20
Centre · 23:20
Strength · 90.1%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
05:06 – 07:06
Centre · 06:06
Strength · 38.8%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
14:45 – 16:45
Centre · 15:45
Strength · 49.1%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Half Moon Bay Rocks Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Half Moon Bay Rocks Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 20:20· 0.96 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Half Moon Bay Rocks
The tide is currently rising
Current Tide Explanation
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Increasing depth and water movement may encourage fish to move across shallower ground and closer to shoreline structure and feeding areas.
Today's Tide Times
Low
02:18
0.30 m
High
08:48
0.77 m
Low
14:17
0.46 m
High
20:20
0.96 m
Today's Tide Chart
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
Overcast
11.2°C
Today
Maximum
13.5°C
Minimum
10.0°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Tue
11 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.0°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Wed
12 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 13.7°C
Rain
2.7 mm
Thu
13 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.4°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.8 mm
Fri
14 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.1°C to 13.6°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Sat
15 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.2°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
16 Aug
Partly Cloudy
Range
7.1°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
17 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.7°C to 16.8°C
Rain
0.0 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
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.
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
27.2 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
27.2 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
0.78 m
Max wave
0.98 m
Wave period
5.05 s
Swell
0.56 m
Wind wave
0.76 m
Water temp
11.8 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 6.05 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 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
289
This year
128
This season
47
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 Melbourne reports, led by Snapper, Garfish and Black Bream.
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.
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 13 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Half Moon Bay Rocks?
Today's sunrise is 7:11 am and sunset is 5:38 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 11.8°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 Half Moon Bay Rocks, 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.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Half Moon Bay Rocks is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Half Moon Bay Rocks Overview
| Latitude | -38.1725 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0807
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 41.22 km |
| Platform | Rocks |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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