Tue
14 Jul
83%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:27am
Major Windows
11:08am – 1:08pm
11:39pm – 1:39am
Minor Windows
6:27am – 8:27am
3:55pm – 5:55pm
Solunar, Tides & Weather
Port Melbourne Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today's Port Melbourne fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
83%
Possible bite intensity is 83%, suggesting excellent fishing conditions.
Current Bite · Minor
·
8:27am
Current Weather
·
Overcast 12.1 C
Pressure
·
1019 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:33am
Sunset
·
5:18pm
Next Tide · Low
·
06:43
Daily Timing
Solunar
Current data for Port Melbourne 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 · 54.2%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:27 – 08:27
Centre · 07:27
Strength · 30.8%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
15:55 – 17:55
Centre · 16:55
Strength · 28.4%
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 06:43· 0.25 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
Overcast
12.1°C
Today
Maximum
15.0°C
Minimum
10.3°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Tue
14 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0.4 mm
Wed
15 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.8°C to 14.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
16 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.2°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.7°C to 14.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
6.4°C to 11.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
5.7°C to 15.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.0°C to 14.4°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
18.1 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
23.8 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
0.44 m
Max wave
0.88 m
Wave period
6.50 s
Swell
0.70 m
Wind wave
0.80 m
Water temp
12.2 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current 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 6.50 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 12.2 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 Port Melbourne
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
3
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
2
Reported species
Snapper
Flathead
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Snapper stands out in Port Melbourne reports, with Flathead also showing up regularly.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.
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 2 species mentions for this location.
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Port Melbourne Fishing
Port Melbourne fishing is one of those experiences that many lifetime fishos from Melbourne are likely to hold fondly. I know I certainly do.
For over a century fishing in Port Melbourne has been one of the most popular pastimes in the area.
There’s a wealth of hotspots to choose from. Both piers, the Yarra River bank and beaches.
As well as a wonderful range of fish species to target.
If you live in Melbourne and have never enjoyed a Port Melbourne fishing session, I suggest you try.
Pros
5.0 km from Melbourne CBD
Accessible from most Melbourne suburbs by car and public transport
Produces some great fishing all year round
Wide variety of habitats from piers, river banks, bays and estuary fishing
Cons
Can be busy commuting during peak hour
Parking can be expensive in some places
Toilet facilities, in some spots, non-existent
The loss of Station Pier for fishing is a real loss to land-based fishos.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Port Melbourne, 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!
Port Melbourne is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Port Melbourne Overview
| Latitude | -37.8386 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.9424
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 4.34 km |
| Platform | Beaches Land based Piers |
| Amenities | Bbq Car parking Restaurant Shops Toilets |
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