Mallacoota Forecast Detail
Mallacoota Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Mallacoota.
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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
Today's Weather Outlook
East Gippsland district · Issued
Tuesday 20 October
Partly cloudy. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northeast to southeasterly in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 28.
Fire danger: Moderate
UV: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
Read the coming days
Wednesday 21 October
Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 28.
Thursday 22 October
Sunny. The chance of morning fog in the southwest. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon then tending northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 30.
Friday 23 October
Mostly sunny. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 31.
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 · 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.
Mallacoota · 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
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 · 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
Marine interpretation
Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.
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.