Mon
28 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
— to 19.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Port Albert
Today's Port Albert fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.
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Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
58%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Port Albert Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Port Albert.
Today’s Solunar Score
58%
Next Bite · Major
12:56pm
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Tide Overview
Port Albert Tide Times
The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.
Next Tide
Low at 08:33
1.07 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently falling
Estimated Height
1.09 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
Mainly Clear
12.3°C
Today
Maximum
24.0°C
Minimum
5.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Tue
29 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
5.0°C to 24.0°C
Rain
0% chance
Wed
30 Sep
Light Showers
Range
10.0°C to 26.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 40% chance
Thu
1 Oct
Slight Rain
Range
13.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
6 to 20 mm · 95% chance
Fri
2 Oct
Slight Rain
Range
11.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
1 to 20 mm · 90% chance
Sat
3 Oct
Light Showers
Range
8.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
0 to 3 mm · 50% chance
Sun
4 Oct
Overcast
Range
8.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
20% chance
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
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
6.9 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
—
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
0.3 m
Max wave
0.42 m
Wave period
5.75 s
Swell
0.28 m
Wind wave
0.28 m
Water temp
14.4 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.
Marine caution
Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. 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 5.9 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 14.4 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
Port Albert recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
2
This season
0
Species recorded
4
Reported species
Squid
Flathead
Gummy Shark
Silver Trevally
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Flathead leads the reports for Port Albert, followed by Salmon.
This summary is based on reports grouped for the region and is intended to complement the species chart.
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 4 species recorded for this location.
Local bait trends
Share of the displayed top 1 bait recorded.
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What are today's best fishing times at Port Albert?
Today's sunrise is 5:54 am and sunset is 6:14 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 14.4°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 Port Albert, 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.
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Port Albert Overview
| Latitude | -38.6732 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 146.6939
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 178.83 km |
| Platform | PiersParking |
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Port Albert Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
58%
Poor
major
Air 12.3 C
Pressure 1019 hPa
Water 14.4 C
Sunrise 5:54am
Sunset 6:14pm
Updated 29 Sep 7:56am
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