Cape Woolamai is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
39%
Poor
minor
Air 13 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 13.6 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 26 Aug 3:53pm
Fishing Locations & Local Conditions
Phillip Island Fishing Times, Locations & Reports
Phillip Island has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
39%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Current Bite · Minor
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4:50pm
Current Weather
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Clear Sky 13 C
Pressure
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1017 hPa
Sunrise
·
6:52am
Sunset
·
5:50pm
Region Locations
Phillip Island Fishing Spots
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Cowes is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
39%
Poor
minor
Air 13.2 C
Pressure 1017 hPa
Water 13.4 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 26 Aug 3:53pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
39%
Poor
minor
Air 13.2 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.4 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 26 Aug 3:53pm
Rhyll is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
39%
Poor
minor
Air 13.2 C
Water 13.4 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 26 Aug 3:54pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
39%
Poor
minor
Air 13.2 C
Pressure 1021 hPa
Water 13.4 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 26 Aug 3:53pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
39%
Poor
minor
Air 13 C
Pressure 1020 hPa
Water 13.6 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 26 Aug 3:53pm
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
39%
Poor
minor
Air 13.2 C
Water 13.4 C
Sunrise 6:52am
Sunset 5:50pm
Updated 26 Aug 3:54pm
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7 Day Region Outlook
Next week at a glance
Scroll or swipe across for the daily weather and bite rhythm.
Wed
5 Aug
Light Showers
10-13 C
Rain 7.4 mm · Wind 27 km/h
Thu
6 Aug
Overcast
9-13 C
Wind 28 km/h
Fri
7 Aug
Light Drizzle
10-14 C
Rain 0.8 mm · Wind 27 km/h
Sat
8 Aug
Light Drizzle
10-16 C
Rain 0.7 mm · Wind 29 km/h
Sun
9 Aug
Light Showers
11-13 C
Rain 10.4 mm · Wind 46 km/h
Mon
10 Aug
Light Showers
10-12 C
Rain 9.3 mm · Wind 52 km/h
Tue
11 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
9-14 C
Rain 4.3 mm · Wind 37 km/h
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Phillip Island Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
17.5 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
27.2 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.
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
1017
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.
Fishing Report Trends
Fishing report trends in this region
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Reports in Phillip Island are spread across a range of species, with Snapper, Squid and Gummy Shark among the names that come up most.
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.
Share of the displayed top 5 species mentions.
Seasonal Species
Species worth watching this winter
Based on historical report mentions for Winter across this state.
Quick reference
Seasonal report strength across the shortlisted species.
Australian Salmon
2
Squid
2
Bluefin Tuna
1
Gummy Shark
1
Australian Salmon
2 winter report mentions.
Squid
2 winter report mentions.
Bluefin Tuna
1 winter report mentions.
Gummy Shark
1 winter report mentions.
What are today's best fishing times at Phillip Island?
Today's sunrise is 6:52 am and sunset is 5:50 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.
Phillip Island Overview
| Latitude | -38.4903 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.2106
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 139.38 km |
| Platform | Beaches Jetties Land based Piers Rocks Surf beaches |
| Bays | Western port |
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