Portarlington Harbour Forecast Detail

Portarlington Harbour Fishing Weather

Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, applicable marine forecasts and wind for Portarlington Harbour.

Plan your weekend fishing Email Me the FREE Weekly Forecast

Weather updated AEDT

Back to Portarlington Harbour fishing forecast

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

Current weather

14.8°C

Partly cloudy.

Today

Partly cloudy.

Maximum

19.0°C

Minimum

12.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Wed

11 Nov

Partly cloudy.

Range

12.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Thu

12 Nov

Partly cloudy.

Range

9.0°C to 21.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Fri

13 Nov

Possible shower.

Range

10.0°C to 20.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 40% chance

Sat

14 Nov

Shower or two.

Range

11.0°C to 20.0°C

Rain

0 to 2 mm · 60% chance

Sun

15 Nov

Shower or two.

Range

9.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

0 to 2 mm · 50% chance

Mon

16 Nov

Cloudy.

Range

8.0°C to 18.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 30% chance

Tue

17 Nov

Cloudy.

Range

9.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 30% chance

Portarlington Harbour · Wind Forecast

Current wind and outlook

Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.

Last Reported

Current speed

19.0 km/h

Direction

S

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.

BOM wind outlook for mapped local waters. Forecasts beyond the available period are not shown.

Wed

11 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

Southerly 15 to 20 knots.

Thu

12 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to about 10 knots in the late evening.

Fri

13 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

South to southeasterly about 10 knots.

Sat

14 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

Southerly below 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots during the morning.

Barometric pressure

Last observed

1016.1 hPa

Mean Sea Level pressure · Observed Wed 11 Nov, 6:50 am local time · BOM

Rising over 3:50 am–6:50 am

Pressure movement

Actual observations from the past 24 hours. Lines stop at gaps or changes in measurement source.

Portarlington Harbour · 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

0.5 m

Max wave

0.78 m

Wave period

6.95 s

Swell

0.5 m

Wind wave

0.66 m

Water temp

18 C

Wed

11 Nov

Wave

0.78 m

Period

9.15 s

Swell

0.5 m

Wind wave

0.66 m

Thu

12 Nov

Wave

0.64 m

Period

7.45 s

Swell

0.52 m

Wind wave

0.34 m

Fri

13 Nov

Wave

0.46 m

Period

7.95 s

Swell

0.34 m

Wind wave

0.16 m

Sat

14 Nov

Wave

0.72 m

Period

8.95 s

Swell

0.42 m

Wind wave

0.58 m

Sun

15 Nov

Wave

1 m

Period

6.85 s

Swell

0.54 m

Wind wave

0.82 m

Mon

16 Nov

Wave

1 m

Period

7.1 s

Swell

0.6 m

Wind wave

0.72 m

Tue

17 Nov

Wave

0.78 m

Period

6.9 s

Swell

0.5 m

Wind wave

0.54 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: moderate Water: cool

Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.

Marine caution

Moderate waves call for more margin, particularly in open or exposed water and smaller craft. 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 9.15 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 18 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.

Marine Weather Outlook

Port Phillip waters · Issued

Wednesday 11 November

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy.

Read the coming days

Thursday 12 November

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy.

Friday 13 November

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Cloudy.

Saturday 14 November

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.

Safe Wave Height Calculator

Plan your weekend at Portarlington Harbour

Get a seven-day fishing forecast by email each Thursday morning, with bite times, weather and tides where available.

Email Me the FREE Weekly Forecast

One email a week. Confirm your email to subscribe. Unsubscribe at any time.

Fishing Lip Grips - Fishing gear

Portarlington Harbour

Fishing Lip Grips are essential tools for anglers, allowing for safe handling of fish while minimizing harm to both the fish and the angler. These grips are designed to securely hold the fish by the lip, making it easier to remove hooks and release the fish back into the water.

To use Fishing Lip Grips, follow these steps: 1) Open the grips and position them around the fish's lower jaw. 2) Squeeze the handles to securely hold the fish. 3) Carefully remove the hook while keeping the fish steady. 4) Release the fish back into the water gently. Always handle fish with care to ensure their survival after release.

The Fishing Lip Grips are available for purchase on Amazon. Click the affiliate button below to view the product and make a purchase. By using this link, you support Getfished at no additional cost to you.