Mon
28 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
— to 16.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Port Phillip Heads
The forecast for Port Phillip Heads is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. 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
57%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Port Phillip Heads.
Today’s Solunar Score
57%
Next Bite · Major
1:04pm
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Tide Overview
Port Phillip Heads Tide Times
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 13:32
1.51 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.63 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
14.0°C
Today
Maximum
25.0°C
Minimum
8.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Tue
29 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
8.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Wed
30 Sep
Light Showers
Range
14.0°C to 24.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 50% chance
Thu
1 Oct
Slight Rain
Range
13.0°C to 21.0°C
Rain
7 to 20 mm · 100% chance
Fri
2 Oct
Light Showers
Range
10.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0 to 6 mm · 60% chance
Sat
3 Oct
Partly Cloudy
Range
10.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Sun
4 Oct
Partly Cloudy
Range
9.0°C to 17.0°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
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
26.8 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
1.16 m
Max wave
1.32 m
Wave period
12 s
Swell
1.12 m
Wind wave
0.78 m
Water temp
14.2 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on current wave readings.
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 12.1 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 14.2 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
Port Phillip Heads recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
53
This year
1
This season
1
Species recorded
8
Reported species
Yellowtail Kingfish
Bluefin Tuna
Australian Salmon
Flathead
Gummy Shark
Local species mix
This chart summarises species recorded 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 recorded for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Port Phillip Heads?
Today's sunrise is 6:02 am and sunset is 6:22 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 14.2°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 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 |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 60.72 km |
| Platform | Toilets |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
57%
Poor
major
Air 14.2 C
Pressure 1022 hPa
Water 14.9 C
Sunrise 6:01am
Sunset 6:21pm
Updated 29 Sep 7:56am
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