Wed
26 Aug
39%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing gibbous
Moonrise
3:54pm
Major Windows
10:33am – 12:33pm
10:11pm – 12:11am
Minor Windows
4:48am – 6:48am
2:54pm – 4:54pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Portarlington Harbour Fishing Times
Fishing at Portarlington Harbour looks tougher today, with timing around the best solunar period more important than usual. With the major bite period coinciding with the moon overhead, this supports the potential for increased fish feeding activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
39%
Portarlington Harbour is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Daily Timing
Portarlington Harbour Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Portarlington Harbour are quiet at 28%, placing it in the poor range. Any activity is most likely around 3:35am-5:35am today.
Solunar Score Today
39% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
10:33 – 12:33
Centre · 11:33
Strength · 34%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
22:11 – 00:11
Centre · 23:11
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
04:48 – 06:48
Centre · 05:48
Strength · 22.5%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
14:54 – 16:54
Centre · 15:54
Strength · 26.1%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Portarlington Harbour 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
Portarlington Harbour Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Lowat 19:05· 0.67 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Portarlington Harbour
The tide is currently falling
Current Tide Explanation
The tide is falling across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next low tide.
Decreasing depth and outgoing water movement may influence fish to move away from shallower ground towards channels, drop-offs and submerged structure.
Today's Tide Times
Low
06:35
0.33 m
High
13:53
0.87 m
Low
19:05
0.67 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
Overcast
11.6°C
Today
Maximum
13.9°C
Minimum
8.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
26 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.0°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
27 Aug
Overcast
Range
5.2°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
28 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
7.8°C to 14.7°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Sat
29 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
5.6°C to 12.9°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Sun
30 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
7.7°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Mon
31 Aug
Overcast
Range
9.0°C to 14.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
1 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.8°C to 17.0°C
Rain
6.0 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
15.7 km/h
Direction
S
Today max
19.9 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
1.34 m
Max wave
1.5 m
Wave period
8.25 s
Swell
1.16 m
Wind wave
0.72 m
Water temp
13.1 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.
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 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 13.1 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
Portarlington Harbour recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
9
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
5
Reported species
Snapper
Australian Salmon
Silver Trevally
King George Whiting
Whiting
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Portarlington Harbour reports are led by Snapper, Australian Salmon and Silver Trevally.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Locally, blue bait are out in front here, with pippie also turning up regularly.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 6 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Portarlington Harbour?
Today's sunrise is 6:54 am and sunset is 5:53 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. The sea-surface temperature is 13.1°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 Portarlington Harbour, 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.
Portarlington Harbour is a location within the region of:
Bellarine Peninsula.
Portarlington Harbour Overview
| Latitude | -38.1107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.6535
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 42.76 km |
| Bays | Port phillip bayCorio bay |
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