Hastings Pier Forecast Detail

Hastings Pier Weather Forecast

Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Hastings 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

27.8°C

Today

Partly cloudy.

Maximum

29.0°C

Minimum

17.0°C

Rain

20% chance

Fri

23 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

17.0°C to 29.0°C

Rain

20% chance

Sat

24 Oct

Showers.

Range

13.0°C to 20.0°C

Rain

3 to 15 mm · 90% chance

Sun

25 Oct

Rain.

Range

11.0°C to 18.0°C

Rain

15 to 35 mm · 100% chance

Mon

26 Oct

Showers.

Range

9.0°C to 16.0°C

Rain

0 to 4 mm · 80% chance

Tue

27 Oct

Shower or two.

Range

8.0°C to 17.0°C

Rain

0 to 4 mm · 70% chance

Wed

28 Oct

Shower or two.

Range

9.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

0 to 2 mm · 60% chance

Thu

29 Oct

Cloudy.

Range

10.0°C to 18.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 30% chance

Hastings 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

7.0 km/h

Direction

N

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

Western Port waters · Issued

Friday 23 October

Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots shifting south to southwesterly below 10 knots in the late evening.

Read the coming days

Saturday 24 October

Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the evening then becoming easterly below 10 knots in the late evening.

Sunday 25 October

Winds: Variable about 10 knots becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 knots in the early morning.

Monday 26 October

Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning westerly during the morning.

Tuesday 27 October

Winds: Westerly 15 to 20 knots.

Fri

23 Oct

Max wind

—

Sat

24 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

25 Oct

Max wind

—

Mon

26 Oct

Max wind

—

Tue

27 Oct

Max wind

—

Wed

28 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

29 Oct

Max wind

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Hastings 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

1019
hPa
• Building trend

Interpretation

Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.

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.

Hastings 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

0.82 m

Max wave

0.88 m

Wave period

11.15 s

Swell

0.72 m

Wind wave

0.52 m

Water temp

19.3 C

Fri

23 Oct

Wave

0.88 m

Period

13 s

Swell

0.72 m

Wind wave

0.52 m

Sat

24 Oct

Wave

0.74 m

Period

13.05 s

Swell

0.74 m

Wind wave

0.04 m

Sun

25 Oct

Wave

1.02 m

Period

11.85 s

Swell

0.72 m

Wind wave

0.48 m

Mon

26 Oct

Wave

1 m

Period

8.6 s

Swell

0.7 m

Wind wave

0.56 m

Tue

27 Oct

Wave

0.9 m

Period

8.65 s

Swell

0.82 m

Wind wave

0.4 m

Wed

28 Oct

Wave

1.1 m

Period

8.35 s

Swell

1.02 m

Wind wave

0.4 m

Thu

29 Oct

Wave

1.1 m

Period

11.95 s

Swell

1.08 m

Wind wave

0.22 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cool

The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available 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 13 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 19.3 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

Western Port waters · Issued

Friday 23 October

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy.

Read the coming days

Saturday 24 October

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.

Sunday 25 October

Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres west of Sandy Point around midday.

Weather: Cloudy. Near 100% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning.

Monday 26 October

Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres west of Sandy Point.

Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers, with possible small hail.

Tuesday 27 October

Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres west of Sandy Point during the afternoon.

Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.

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

Safe Wave Height Calculator

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