Mon
14 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
13.7°C to 16.7°C
Rain
0.8 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Kerferd Road Pier
Today is shaping up as a quieter one at Kerferd Road Pier, with only limited feeding activity expected. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
42%
Kerferd Road Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Solunar Overview
Kerferd Road Pier Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Kerferd Road Pier.
Today’s Solunar Score
42%
Next Bite · Major
1:28pm
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Tide Overview
Kerferd Road Pier Tide Times
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 16:56
0.79 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.23 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
14.4°C
Today
Maximum
16.7°C
Minimum
13.7°C
Rain
0.8 mm
Tue
15 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 14.3°C
Rain
2.0 mm
Wed
16 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
10.9°C to 12.0°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Thu
17 Sep
Overcast
Range
9.4°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
18 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
7.0°C to 19.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
19 Sep
Clear Sky
Range
13.1°C to 21.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
20 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
12.1°C to 18.4°C
Rain
1.2 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
1022
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
17.3 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
17.2 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
0.18 m
Max wave
0.26 m
Wave period
5.65 s
Swell
0.2 m
Wind wave
0.16 m
Water temp
14.5 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.
Marine caution
Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. 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 9.1 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 14.5 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
Kerferd Road Pier recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
1
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Snapper
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Snapper stands out across Kerferd Road Pier reports.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.
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 1 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Kerferd Road Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:24 am and sunset is 6:08 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 14.5°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.
Being a land-based location using berley is extremely important in order to bring the fish towards pier and you.
Summer Fishing
Snapper can be targeted at the pier during summer. Activity is strongest for these species during the warmer part of the year. Actual catches will vary according to temperature trends, localised weather and tides.
Kerferd Road Pier Fishing
Kerferd Road Pier fishing offers a simple, easy-to-access pier that produces the usual fishing species on Port Phillip Bay.
Snapper, Flathead, Flounder, Trevally, Mullet are all caught by anglers.
There’s the odd big snapper – especially during a big blow, with the vast majority of catches being smaller pinky snapper and flathead.
As a general rule of thumb, fish the rising tide for snapper and pinkies, then the low and running out tide for flathead.
Keep in mind, as with all fishing spots, these rules are never hard and fast.
Kerferd Road Pier is closer to Albert Park and Port Melbourne. It is within range of the other fishing hotspots in the area if you’re looking to target a series of locations.
Kerferd Road Pier Fishing Review Summary
Kerferd Road Pier is a well-established historical fishing location. Because it’s so close to Melbourne, the pier can get busy at times.
However, catches of fish are often good for a variety of species.
But it is certainly well worth trying, especially if you live nearby!
This is because it is historically productive, is easy to access and offers a great range of fish species.
Pros
- Close and easy access from Melbourne
- Family-friendly – children under strict supervision
- Good range of fish habitats and fish species
- In the right conditions, you can target big Snapper
- In clear, calm conditions Squid fishing can be productive some reports indicate.
- Good spot for targeting flathead
- Some free parking to be had in back streets, subject to signage.
Cons
- Parking is good, but can work out expensive during the day.
- Toilets unpredictable. Sometimes fair – sometimes rancid.
- Traffic can be heavy during peak hour
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Kerferd Road 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 fishing 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!
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Kerferd Road Pier is a location within the region of:
Melbourne.
Kerferd Road Pier Overview
| Latitude | -37.8508 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.9499
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 5.57 km |
| Platform | BeachesLand basedPiers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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