Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Moggs Creek

The forecast for Moggs Creek is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.

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Scheduled update AEST

Moon Phase

Full

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

75%

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Moggs Creek.

Today’s Solunar Score

75%

Current Bite · Minor

Until 7:00am

Moon Phase

Full

The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.

Next Tide

High at 11:58

1.41 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently rising

Estimated Height

0.68 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.

Last Reported

Partly Cloudy

10.0°C

Today

Maximum

13.3°C

Minimum

9.9°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Sun

27 Sep

Overcast

Range

9.9°C to 13.3°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Mon

28 Sep

Overcast

Range

8.9°C to 14.2°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Tue

29 Sep

Light Drizzle

Range

9.8°C to 22.7°C

Rain

0.1 mm

Wed

30 Sep

Overcast

Range

15.6°C to 23.0°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Thu

1 Oct

Moderate Drizzle

Range

14.5°C to 21.4°C

Rain

3.6 mm

Fri

2 Oct

Light Drizzle

Range

10.6°C to 15.0°C

Rain

0.6 mm

Sat

3 Oct

Overcast

Range

10.7°C to 13.4°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.

Last Reported

1020
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.

Last Reported

Current speed

20.2 km/h

Direction

SE

Today max

22.0 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.

Sun

27 Sep

Max wind

22.0 km/h· SSE

Mon

28 Sep

Max wind

14.6 km/h· SE

Tue

29 Sep

Max wind

20.1 km/h· N

Wed

30 Sep

Max wind

22.2 km/h· NNW

Thu

1 Oct

Max wind

11.6 km/h· WNW

Fri

2 Oct

Max wind

26.7 km/h· SW

Sat

3 Oct

Max wind

15.5 km/h· SSE

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

1.9 m

Max wave

1.92 m

Wave period

8.85 s

Swell

1.52 m

Wind wave

1.08 m

Water temp

14 C

Sun

27 Sep

Wave

1.92 m

Period

10.2 s

Swell

1.52 m

Wind wave

1.08 m

Mon

28 Sep

Wave

1.6 m

Period

11.25 s

Swell

1.44 m

Wind wave

0.36 m

Tue

29 Sep

Wave

1.24 m

Period

11.45 s

Swell

1.14 m

Wind wave

0.46 m

Wed

30 Sep

Wave

1.2 m

Period

12.95 s

Swell

0.98 m

Wind wave

0.48 m

Thu

1 Oct

Wave

1.08 m

Period

13 s

Swell

1.04 m

Wind wave

0.3 m

Fri

2 Oct

Wave

1.42 m

Period

11.2 s

Swell

1.34 m

Wind wave

0.56 m

Sat

3 Oct

Wave

1.98 m

Period

11.05 s

Swell

1.4 m

Wind wave

1.3 m

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 10.2 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 14 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

Moggs Creek recent fishing reports

Recent catch activity for this location.

local data

Reports analysed

4

This year

0

This season

0

Species recorded

1

Reported species

Australian Salmon

Species most often mentioned in local reports

Australian Salmon stands out across Moggs Creek 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 recorded for this location.

Local bait trends

Bait turning up in reports

Blue bait and pilchard get mentioned, though there are not enough mentions to lean on heavily.

Best treated as an early lead only.

Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 4 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.

Share of the displayed top 2 bait recorded.

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What are today's best fishing times at Moggs Creek?

Today's sunrise is 6:08 am and sunset is 6:23 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 14.0°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 Moggs Creek, 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.

Moggs Creek is a location within the region of: Surf Coast.

Moggs Creek Overview

Latitude-38.4686
Longitude
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)107.12  km
PlatformBeachesParking
CreeksMoggs creek

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