Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Middle Spit Channel Entrance

Today is shaping up as a quieter one at Middle Spit Channel Entrance, with only limited feeding activity expected. With the major bite period coinciding with the moon overhead, this supports the potential for increased fish feeding activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.

Scheduled update AEST

Moon Phase

Waning Crescent

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

52%

Middle Spit Channel Entrance is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

Solunar Overview

Middle Spit Channel Entrance Solunar Fishing Times

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Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Middle Spit Channel Entrance.

Today’s Solunar Score

52%

Next Bite · Major

9:04pm

Moon Phase

Waning Crescent

Tide Overview

Middle Spit Channel Entrance Tide Times

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The tide is falling across Western Port as outgoing water reduces depth across its flats and shoreline areas.

Next Tide

Low at 02:45

0.67 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently falling

Estimated Height

2.47 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

Overcast

9.0°C

Today

Maximum

15.0°C

Minimum

5.0°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Tue

8 Sep

Overcast

Range

5.0°C to 15.0°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Wed

9 Sep

Moderate Drizzle

Range

9.1°C to 12.2°C

Rain

0.9 mm

Thu

10 Sep

Overcast

Range

8.4°C to 14.0°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Fri

11 Sep

Overcast

Range

6.4°C to 17.8°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Sat

12 Sep

Overcast

Range

6.6°C to 19.8°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Sun

13 Sep

Light Drizzle

Range

11.9°C to 22.1°C

Rain

1.2 mm

Mon

14 Sep

Moderate Drizzle

Range

11.5°C to 23.3°C

Rain

5.8 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

Pressure data unavailable
Building trend

Interpretation

Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.

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.

Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.

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

3.2 km/h

Direction

W

Today max

11.8 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.

Tue

8 Sep

Max wind

11.8 km/h· W

Wed

9 Sep

Max wind

24.8 km/h· SSW

Thu

10 Sep

Max wind

16.2 km/h· SSW

Fri

11 Sep

Max wind

10.8 km/h· SSW

Sat

12 Sep

Max wind

12.7 km/h· NNW

Sun

13 Sep

Max wind

23.5 km/h· NNW

Mon

14 Sep

Max wind

23.7 km/h· NNW

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

0.92 m

Max wave

1.04 m

Wave period

10.8 s

Swell

0.8 m

Wind wave

0.26 m

Water temp

13.8 C

Tue

8 Sep

Wave

1.04 m

Period

11.8 s

Swell

0.8 m

Wind wave

0.26 m

Wed

9 Sep

Wave

1.72 m

Period

11.6 s

Swell

1.38 m

Wind wave

0.82 m

Thu

10 Sep

Wave

1.74 m

Period

12.85 s

Swell

1.64 m

Wind wave

0.44 m

Fri

11 Sep

Wave

1.06 m

Period

12.6 s

Swell

1.04 m

Wind wave

0.02 m

Sat

12 Sep

Wave

0.82 m

Period

12.8 s

Swell

0.82 m

Wind wave

0.22 m

Sun

13 Sep

Wave

0.72 m

Period

12.55 s

Swell

0.7 m

Wind wave

0.38 m

Mon

14 Sep

Wave

0.66 m

Period

11.65 s

Swell

0.52 m

Wind wave

0.46 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cold

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 11.8 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 13.8 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 across the region

No recent local reports are available. Showing fishing report activity across the wider region.

regional data

These reports reflect activity across the wider region, not just this location. Conditions and catches may vary locally.

Reports analysed

441

This year

79

This season

0

Species mentioned

0

Broader regional report data is available, but no species in the displayed report summary currently match this location’s fishing report data.

Species most often mentioned in regional reports

A wide spread of species appears across Mornington Peninsula reports, led by Squid, Snapper and King George Whiting.

Regional reports can draw from several nearby waters, so the chart should be read as a broad guide.

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 across the wider region, not only this location.

Regional bait trends

Bait turning up in reports

Squid, pipis and garfish are the names leading things locally.

It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.

Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 532 mentions across 15 distinct bait entries.

Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.

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What are today's best fishing times at Middle Spit Channel Entrance?

Today's sunrise is 6:33 am and sunset is 6:01 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A minor solunar period overlaps the morning fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 13.8°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.

Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Middle Spit Channel Entrance, today?

No. Because no forecast can 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 fishing report, derived, species history.

Use this information to make informed decisions about where to fish, and to compare conditions across nearby locations. Try different locations, different bait and lures. Remember to use berley and try to target a specific fish species in season.

Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.

Middle Spit Channel Entrance is a location within the region of: Mornington Peninsula.

Middle Spit Channel Entrance Overview

Latitude-38.3688
Longitude
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)124.22  km
BaysWestern port
EstuariesMiddle spit channel

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