Mallacoota Inlet Forecast Detail

Mallacoota Inlet Weather Forecast

Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Mallacoota Inlet.

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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

20.4°C

Today

Mostly sunny.

Maximum

26.0°C

Minimum

13.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Tue

20 Oct

Mostly sunny.

Range

13.0°C to 26.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Wed

21 Oct

Mostly sunny.

Range

14.0°C to 26.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Thu

22 Oct

Sunny.

Range

14.0°C to 26.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Fri

23 Oct

Sunny.

Range

15.0°C to 26.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Sat

24 Oct

Shower or two developing.

Range

15.0°C to 28.0°C

Rain

0 to 8 mm · 60% chance

Sun

25 Oct

Showers.

Range

14.0°C to 22.0°C

Rain

2 to 15 mm · 90% chance

Mon

26 Oct

Showers.

Range

10.0°C to 18.0°C

Rain

0 to 6 mm · 80% chance

Mallacoota Inlet · 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

17.0 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.

Tue

20 Oct

Max wind

—

Wed

21 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

22 Oct

Max wind

—

Fri

23 Oct

Max wind

—

Sat

24 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

25 Oct

Max wind

—

Mon

26 Oct

Max wind

—

Mallacoota Inlet · 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

1017
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.

Mallacoota Inlet · 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

0.72 m

Max wave

0.88 m

Wave period

6.8 s

Swell

0.7 m

Wind wave

0.46 m

Water temp

17.4 C

Tue

20 Oct

Wave

0.88 m

Period

6.8 s

Swell

0.7 m

Wind wave

0.46 m

Wed

21 Oct

Wave

0.86 m

Period

7.05 s

Swell

0.7 m

Wind wave

0.36 m

Thu

22 Oct

Wave

1.1 m

Period

6.75 s

Swell

0.66 m

Wind wave

0.82 m

Fri

23 Oct

Wave

1.1 m

Period

7.15 s

Swell

0.74 m

Wind wave

0.86 m

Sat

24 Oct

Wave

1.02 m

Period

7.95 s

Swell

0.76 m

Wind wave

0.62 m

Sun

25 Oct

Wave

1.24 m

Period

7.95 s

Swell

0.82 m

Wind wave

0.8 m

Mon

26 Oct

Wave

1.4 m

Period

6.9 s

Swell

1.28 m

Wind wave

0.78 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cool

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 6.8 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 17.4 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.

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

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