Tue
11 Aug
60%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
5:44am
Major Windows
9:32am – 11:32am
10:01pm – 12:01am
Minor Windows
4:44am – 6:44am
2:27pm – 4:27pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Mallacoota Fishing, Tides, Times
Mallacoota has a favourable fishing forecast today, especially around the stronger solunar bite times. During the peak period, the moon is overhead, which should see an increase in fish feeding activity. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
60%
Mallacoota is tracking well at 60%, with a worthwhile bite period approaching.
Daily Timing
Mallacoota Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Mallacoota today rate a 60%, placing it in the good range. Consider the 4:44am-6:44am window for the best opportunity.
Solunar Score Today
60% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
09:32 – 11:32
Centre · 10:32
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:01 – 00:01
Centre · 23:01
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
04:44 – 06:44
Centre · 05:44
Strength · 49.6%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
14:27 – 16:27
Centre · 15:27
Strength · 30.2%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Mallacoota 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
Mallacoota Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 15:08· 1.35 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Mallacoota
The tide is currently falling
Current Tide Explanation
The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.
Outgoing water and decreasing depth may concentrate fish near channels, drop-offs, submerged structure and other deeper holding areas.
Today's Tide Times
High
02:32
0.88 m
Low
07:52
0.31 m
High
15:08
1.35 m
Low
21:47
0.35 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
Partly Cloudy
13.6°C
Today
Maximum
13.6°C
Minimum
4.9°C
Rain
4.7 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Light Showers
Range
4.9°C to 13.6°C
Rain
4.7 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Overcast
Range
6.5°C to 15.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
7 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
3.2°C to 15.4°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Sat
8 Aug
Overcast
Range
3.1°C to 16.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
9 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
6.5°C to 15.5°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Mon
10 Aug
Light Showers
Range
8.0°C to 13.5°C
Rain
8.5 mm
Tue
11 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.1°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
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.
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
18.1 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
21.5 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
0.72 m
Max wave
1.06 m
Wave period
8.70 s
Swell
0.68 m
Wind wave
0.66 m
Water temp
13.4 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on current 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 8.95 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 13.4 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
Mallacoota recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
6
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
7
Reported species
Flathead
Gummy Shark
Black Bream
Black Marlin
King George Whiting
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Black Bream stands out in Mallacoota reports, with Australian Salmon also showing up regularly.
This summary is based on reports grouped for the region and is intended to complement the species chart.
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 for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Mallacoota?
Today's sunrise is 6:52 am and sunset is 5:21 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A high tide and a solunar period both align with the morning fishing period today.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Summer Fishing
Black Bream, Flathead, King George Whiting, Snapper and Yellowtail Kingfish can be targeted at the location 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.
Autumn Fishing
Black Marlin, Flathead and Gummy Shark are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the location provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Mallacoota Fishing
Catch Saltwater Nippers aka Yabbies or Bass Yabbies
Nippers are a popular bait, especially when fresh. To catch your own at Mallacoota try the exposed sand and mud flats around the Mallacoota Inlet. You will find the the warmer months between December to Arpil to be the ideal time as these crustaceans are more active near to the surface.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Mallacoota, 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 fising 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.
Mallacoota Overview
| Latitude | -37.5333 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 149.75
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 514.13 km |
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60%
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major
Air 9.2 C
Pressure 1017 hPa
Water 13.8 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:21pm
Updated 11 Aug 9:00pm
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🛈 Getfished Fishing Report, Solunar & Conditions Summaries Source
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Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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