Fri
31 Jul
49%
Activity
Moon Phase
full
Moonrise
7:07pm
Major Windows
12:15am – 2:15am
12:37pm – 2:37pm
Minor Windows
7:13am – 9:13am
6:07pm – 8:07pm
Fishing Times, Tides & Weather
Port Melbourne Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Fishing at Port Melbourne looks mixed today, but the peak solunar bite times still provide a worthwhile opportunity. Consider fishing during the major period when the moon is overhead; that time block may see improved fish activity today. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Full
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
49%
Fair conditions today with a 49% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
Daily Timing
Port Melbourne Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Port Melbourne is sitting in the moderate range at 49%. The 7:13am-9:13am window may provide the best chance of activity.
Solunar Score Today
49% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
00:15 – 02:15
Centre · 01:15
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
12:37 – 14:37
Centre · 13:37
Strength · 100%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
07:13 – 09:13
Centre · 08:13
Strength · 47.9%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
18:07 – 20:07
Centre · 19:07
Strength · 39.7%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Port Melbourne 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
Port Melbourne Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 21:02· 1.01 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
Clear Sky
10.8°C
Today
Maximum
11.9°C
Minimum
5.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
31 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.6°C to 11.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
1 Aug
Overcast
Range
4.8°C to 14.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
2 Aug
Clear Sky
Range
9.1°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
3 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
9.5°C to 13.7°C
Rain
1.0 mm
Tue
4 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.1°C to 13.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.6°C to 12.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
7.4°C to 13.4°C
Rain
1.4 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
1033
hPa
•
Steady
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
1.5 km/h
Direction
E
Today max
7.4 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
0.38 m
Max wave
0.38 m
Wave period
5.25 s
Swell
0.34 m
Wind wave
0.04 m
Water temp
11.5 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 6.70 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 11.5 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
Port Melbourne recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
3
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
2
Reported species
Snapper
Flathead
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Snapper stands out in Port Melbourne reports, with Flathead also showing up regularly.
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 2 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Port Melbourne?
Today's sunrise is 7:22 am and sunset is 5:30 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 11.5°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 imortant in order to bring the towards the fish towards pier and into you.
Winter Fishing
Flathead and Snapper are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this pier is no different. Fish can be slower to bite with reduced activity levels. As always what you catch varies with the prevalent temperature trends, localised weather and of course tides.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with Snapper becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as begin to move into the area and can become more common at the pier.
Port Melbourne Fishing
Port Melbourne fishing is one of those experiences that many lifetime fishos from Melbourne are likely to hold fondly. I know I certainly do.
For over a century fishing in Port Melbourne has been one of the most popular pastimes in the area.
There’s a wealth of hotspots to choose from. Both piers, the Yarra River bank and beaches.
As well as a wonderful range of fish species to target.
If you live in Melbourne and have never enjoyed a Port Melbourne fishing session, I suggest you try.
Pros
5.0 km from Melbourne CBD
Accessible from most Melbourne suburbs by car and public transport
Produces some great fishing all year round
Wide variety of habitats from piers, river banks, bays and estuary fishing
Cons
Can be busy commuting during peak hour
Parking can be expensive in some places
Toilet facilities, in some spots, non-existent
The loss of Station Pier for fishing is a real loss to land-based fishos.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Port Melbourne, 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.
Port Melbourne is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Port Melbourne Overview
| Latitude | -37.8386 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.9424
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 4.34 km |
| Platform | Beaches Land based Piers |
| Amenities | Bbq Car parking Restaurant Shops Toilets |
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