Tue
11 Aug
60%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning crescent
Moonrise
6:08am
Major Windows
9:53am – 11:53am
10:22pm – 12:22am
Minor Windows
5:08am – 7:08am
2:47pm – 4:47pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Port Phillip Heads Fishing, Tides, Times
Fishing at Port Phillip Heads is shaping up well today, with the peak solunar periods offering the best chance of fish bite activity. During the major period, the moon is overhead, which may improve fish feeding responses. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
60%
Good conditions at 60%, with the next bite window worth watching.
Daily Timing
Port Phillip Heads Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Port Phillip Heads is in the good range today at 60% potential bite intensity. The 5:08am-7:08am window is the main period to consider trying for.
Solunar Score Today
60% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
09:53 – 11:53
Centre · 10:53
Strength · 94.7%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
22:22 – 00:22
Centre · 23:22
Strength · 92.1%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
05:08 – 07:08
Centre · 06:08
Strength · 41.4%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
14:47 – 16:47
Centre · 15:47
Strength · 21.7%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Port Phillip Heads 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
Port Phillip Heads Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 17:27· 1.57 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Port Phillip Heads
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
05:43
1.56 m
Low
11:10
0.75 m
High
17:27
1.57 m
Low
23:35
0.36 m
Today's Tide Chart
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
Light Drizzle
12.3°C
Today
Maximum
12.7°C
Minimum
9.0°C
Rain
2.9 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.0°C to 12.7°C
Rain
2.9 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Overcast
Range
7.7°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
7 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
9.8°C to 13.4°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Sat
8 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.8°C to 15.0°C
Rain
1.6 mm
Sun
9 Aug
Light Showers
Range
11.0°C to 13.0°C
Rain
9.7 mm
Mon
10 Aug
Light Showers
Range
8.7°C to 12.0°C
Rain
4.8 mm
Tue
11 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
9.0°C to 13.8°C
Rain
2.5 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
1021
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
22.7 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
23.9 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
1.44 m
Max wave
1.52 m
Wave period
8.45 s
Swell
1.36 m
Wind wave
0.66 m
Water temp
13.4 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 9.05 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 13.4 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 Phillip Heads recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
52
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
8
Reported species
Yellowtail Kingfish
Bluefin Tuna
Australian Salmon
Flathead
Gummy Shark
Local species mix
This chart summarises species mentions from the local fishing report dataset.
* 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 for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Port Phillip Heads?
Today's sunrise is 7:13 am and sunset is 5:40 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.
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 Phillip Heads, 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.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Port Phillip Heads Overview
| Latitude | -38.3014 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.6514
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 60.72 km |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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major
Air 11.1 C
Pressure 1022 hPa
Water 11.8 C
Sunrise 7:12am
Sunset 5:40pm
Updated 11 Aug 9:00pm
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