Port Fairy Forecast Detail
Port Fairy Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Port Fairy.
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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
Current weather
12.2°C
Today
Shower or two.
Maximum
15.0°C
Minimum
10.0°C
Rain
50% chance
Today's Weather Outlook
South West district · Issued
Tuesday 13 October
Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely this afternoon. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning and afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures around 13.
Fire danger: No Rating
UV: Sun protection 10:00am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
Read the coming days
Wednesday 14 October
Cloudy. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h before dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching around 15.
Thursday 15 October
Partly cloudy. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning east to northeasterly during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 4 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
Friday 16 October
Sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon. Winds northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 7 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
Tue
13 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
10.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
50% chance
Wed
14 Oct
Cloudy.
Range
9.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
20% chance
Thu
15 Oct
Mostly sunny.
Range
8.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Fri
16 Oct
Mostly sunny.
Range
10.0°C to 21.0°C
Rain
10% chance
Sat
17 Oct
Mostly sunny.
Range
11.0°C to 22.0°C
Rain
20% chance
Sun
18 Oct
Sunny.
Range
12.0°C to 24.0°C
Rain
10% chance
Mon
19 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
14.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
20% chance
Port Fairy · Wind Forecast
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
28.0 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
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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.
Port Fairy · Pressure Forecast
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
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.
Port Fairy · Marine Forecast
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
3.42 m
Max wave
3.46 m
Wave period
10.45 s
Swell
3.32 m
Wind wave
2.18 m
Water temp
15.1 C
Marine interpretation
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.
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 11.45 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 15.1 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. 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.