Mon
13 Jul
63%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
6:28am
Major Windows
10:02am – 12:02pm
10:35pm – 12:35am
Minor Windows
5:28am – 7:28am
2:39pm – 4:39pm
Solunar, Tides & Weather
Kerferd Road Pier Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today looks promising at Kerferd Road Pier, with solunar timing giving anglers a stronger window to work with. The moon is overhead during the major period, which offers a bite window to consider fishing. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
63%
Good conditions at 63%, with the next bite window worth watching.
Current Bite · Major
·
12:35am
Current Weather
·
Moderate Drizzle 12.6 C
Pressure
·
1016 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:34am
Sunset
·
5:17pm
Next Tide · Low
·
06:40
Daily Timing
Solunar
Kerferd Road Pier is in the good range today at 63% potential bite intensity. The 2:39pm-4:39pm window is the main period to consider trying for.
Solunar Score Today
63% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
10:02 – 12:02
Centre · 11:02
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:35 – 00:35
Centre · 23:35
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
05:28 – 07:28
Centre · 06:28
Strength · 31.9%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
14:39 – 16:39
Centre · 15:39
Strength · 42.6%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing windows across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major feeding windows and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Tide timing and movement through the week
Next tide: Lowat 06:40· 0.18 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
Moderate Drizzle
12.6°C
Today
Maximum
14.6°C
Minimum
12.1°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Mon
13 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
12.1°C to 14.6°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Tue
14 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
10.4°C to 15.3°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Wed
15 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.9°C to 14.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
16 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.3°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.2°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.8°C to 11.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.5°C to 15.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Right now
1016
hPa
⮝
Rising
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
18.5 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
24.2 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 and boating comfort
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.44 m
Max wave
0.52 m
Wave period
5.00 s
Swell
0.26 m
Wind wave
0.42 m
Water temp
12.1 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: moderate
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
Marine caution
Moderate waves call for more margin, particularly in open or exposed water and smaller craft. 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 6.60 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 12.1 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
Recent reports for Kerferd Road Pier
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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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 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!
Kerferd Road Pier is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Kerferd Road Pier Overview
| Latitude | -37.8508 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.9499
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 5.57 km |
| Platform | Land based Piers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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