Tue
14 Jul
83%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:28am
Major Windows
11:08am – 1:08pm
11:39pm – 1:39am
Minor Windows
6:28am – 8:28am
3:53pm – 5:53pm
Solunar, Tides & Weather
Mornington Pier Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today's Mornington Pier fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Persistent drizzle; your comfort may be reduced at times.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
83%
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
11:08am
Current Weather
·
Partly Cloudy 11.4 C
Pressure
·
1019 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:34am
Sunset
·
5:16pm
Next Tide · Low
·
06:22
Daily Timing
Solunar
Current data for Mornington Pier place conditions in the excellent range at 83% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
83% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
11:08 – 13:08
Centre · 12:08
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
23:39 – 01:39
Centre · 00:39
Strength · 54%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:28 – 08:28
Centre · 07:28
Strength · 31.8%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
15:53 – 17:53
Centre · 16:53
Strength · 27.1%
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 06:22· 0.22 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
Partly Cloudy
11.4°C
Today
Maximum
13.7°C
Minimum
10.5°C
Rain
6.1 mm
Tue
14 Jul
Dense Drizzle
Range
10.5°C to 13.7°C
Rain
6.1 mm
Wed
15 Jul
Overcast
Range
9.1°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
16 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
10.4°C to 13.4°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.5°C to 13.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.2°C to 12.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.4°C to 14.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
9.4°C to 14.1°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
1019
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
28.9 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
32.7 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
1.16 m
Max wave
1.56 m
Wave period
7.45 s
Swell
0.72 m
Wind wave
1.42 m
Water temp
12.3 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available 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 7.80 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 12.3 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 Mornington Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
28
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
7
Reported species
Snapper
Squid
Garfish
Australian Salmon
King George Whiting
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Mornington Pier reports span a broad range of species, with Snapper, Squid and Garfish.
Location-level reports can still vary by season, access and reporting source, so read this as a local guide.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Around this area, garfish and squid feature again and again.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 120 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
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Mornington Pier Fishing
Mornington Pier sits on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay on the Mornington Peninsula, about 35 minutes from Dandenong. It is a heavily used land-based fishing platform, with the main pier, harbour area, smaller pier and nearby rock wall all giving shore-based anglers different water to work. The pier is popular year-round, so space can be a practical factor, especially when squid or snapper are drawing crowds.
The water around the pier is varied rather than uniform. Reef and rocky ground sit alongside sand holes and weed, which makes location choice important. Snapper are a major target here from about September to December, with the western-facing rock wall near the start of the pier and the end of the pier facing Melbourne both worth attention. Dawn, dusk, tide changes, a west or south-west wind and a rising barometer can all matter when timing a snapper session.
Fishing tight to reef and structure can cost rigs, but it is also where the better snapper opportunities come from. Squid are a regular year-round option, especially around the inner harbour lights, moorings, weed and the smaller pier, with smaller jigs suiting the generally smaller squid. Garfish can be found around the harbour, including the shallower areas, the smaller pier and the first half of the main pier, but depth changes quickly, so float depth and small baits need regular adjustment. A light berley trail with a wet sand consistency can help attract garfish without feeding them heavily.
For snapper, hook sizes around 3/0 to 7/0 are suitable, with baits such as pilchard, silver whiting, squid, garfish, barracouta heads or sauries. A paternoster-style rig with cork or cut foam above the hook can help lift bait above rough ground and keep it cleaner around the structure.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Mornington 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!
Mornington Pier is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
Mornington Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.2129 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0335
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 68.23 km |
| Platform | Jetties Land based Piers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Amenities | Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Fishing charters Hotel motel Kiosk Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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