Tue
1 Sep
47%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning gibbous
Moonrise
10:26pm
Major Windows
1:53am – 3:53am
2:17pm – 4:17pm
Minor Windows
7:20am – 9:20am
9:26pm – 11:26pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Mount Martha Cliffs
Today is shaping up as a quieter one at Mount Martha Cliffs, with only limited feeding activity expected. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. North-northwest winds often bring warmer conditions and less predictable feeding. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
47%
Mount Martha Cliffs is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Daily Timing
Mount Martha Cliffs Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Mount Martha Cliffs are quiet at 28%, placing it in the poor range. Any activity is most likely around 3:34am-5:34am today.
Solunar Score Today
47% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
01:53 – 03:53
Centre · 02:53
Strength · 81%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
14:17 – 16:17
Centre · 15:17
Strength · 86.9%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
07:20 – 09:20
Centre · 08:20
Strength · 21.6%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
21:26 – 23:26
Centre · 22:26
Strength · 28.5%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Mount Martha Cliffs 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
Mount Martha Cliffs Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 17:29· 0.82 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Mount Martha Cliffs
The tide is currently rising
Current Tide Explanation
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Increasing depth and water movement may encourage fish to move across shallower ground and closer to shoreline structure and feeding areas.
Today's Tide Times
High
05:29
0.80 m
Low
11:39
0.33 m
High
17:29
0.82 m
Low
23:59
0.29 m
Today's Tide Chart
7 day tide outlook
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
19.0°C
Today
Maximum
18.9°C
Minimum
9.7°C
Rain
2.7 mm
Tue
1 Sep
Light Showers
Range
9.7°C to 18.9°C
Rain
2.7 mm
Wed
2 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
12.1°C to 14.7°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Thu
3 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
11.1°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Fri
4 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.6°C to 15.3°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Sat
5 Sep
Light Showers
Range
11.8°C to 15.4°C
Rain
7.0 mm
Sun
6 Sep
Overcast
Range
10.4°C to 14.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
7 Sep
Overcast
Range
7.7°C to 13.3°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.
Right now
1019
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.
Right now
Current speed
25.7 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
32.0 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.
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
0.76 m
Max wave
0.76 m
Wave period
4.95 s
Swell
0.34 m
Wind wave
0.68 m
Water temp
12.9 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: moderate
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on current wave readings.
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 11.9 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 12.9 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.
These reports reflect activity across the wider region, not just this location. Conditions and catches may vary locally.
Reports analysed
426
This year
69
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: 530 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 Mount Martha Cliffs?
Today's sunrise is 6:44 am and sunset is 5:56 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A high tide falls within an hour of sunset today. The sea-surface temperature is 12.9°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.
Mount Martha Cliffs Fishing
A tough to access location with the rocks, but worth it when you can safely do so. Be careful, especially in poor weather.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Mount Martha Cliffs, 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 fishing 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!
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Mount Martha Cliffs is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula.
Mount Martha Cliffs Overview
| Latitude | -38.2696 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.0184
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 75.78 km |
| Platform | ToiletsShelterParkingDrinking water |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Creeks | Balcombe creek |
| Estuaries | Balcombe estuary |
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