Fri
14 Aug
64%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:51am
Major Windows
12:59am – 2:59am
12:36pm – 2:36pm
Minor Windows
6:51am – 8:51am
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fishing, Times, Solunar, Weather
Indented Head Fishing, Times
The forecast for Indented Head is leaning positive today, with peak bite times worth planning around. During the peak period, the moon is overhead, which should see an increase in fish feeding activity. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
64%
Indented Head is tracking well at 64%, with a worthwhile bite period approaching.
Sunrise
·
7:09am
Sunset
·
5:42pm
Daily Timing
Indented Head Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Indented Head today rate a 64%, placing it in the good range. Consider the 6:30pm-8:30pm window for the best opportunity.
Solunar Score Today
64% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
00:59 – 02:59
Centre · 01:59
Strength · 36.2%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
12:36 – 14:36
Centre · 13:36
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:51 – 08:51
Centre · 07:51
Strength · 22.5%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
18:30 – 20:30
Centre · 19:30
Strength · 31.2%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Indented Head Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
12.7°C
Today
Maximum
13.8°C
Minimum
11.8°C
Rain
2.3 mm
Fri
14 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
11.8°C to 13.8°C
Rain
2.3 mm
Sat
15 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Sun
16 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.3°C to 11.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
17 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.4°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
18 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.3°C to 15.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
19 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
13.0°C to 15.4°C
Rain
3.4 mm
Thu
20 Aug
Light Showers
Range
13.0°C to 16.6°C
Rain
15.2 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
Pressure data unavailable
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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.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
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
17.2 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
20.8 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, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
1.44 m
Max wave
1.56 m
Wave period
12.6 s
Swell
1.5 m
Wind wave
0.36 m
Water temp
12.4 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available 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 12.75 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 12.4 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
Indented Head recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
23
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
7
Reported species
Squid
King George Whiting
Flathead
Gummy Shark
Whiting
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Indented Head reports are shared across a balanced spread led by Squid, King George Whiting and Flathead.
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
It's still a small sample, but pipis and squid are the names turning up first.
Best treated as an early lead only.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 4 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Indented Head?
Today's sunrise is 7:09 am and sunset is 5:42 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 12.4°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 Indented Head, 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.
Indented Head is a location within the region of:
Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
Indented Head Overview
| Latitude | -38.1391 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.7112
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 124.22 km |
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