Fri
17 Jul
52%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing crescent
Moonrise
9:26am
Major Windows
2:24am – 4:24am
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Minor Windows
8:26am – 10:26am
7:43pm – 9:43pm
Fishing Times, Tides & Weather
Portarlington Pier Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
The forecast for Portarlington Pier is average today, so timing your fishing to the major and minor periods matters more. The major period, indicating the moon is overhead, suggests a possible increase in fish feeding activity during this key period. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
52%
Portarlington Pier is sitting at 52%, with a few windows that could produce.
Next Bite · Major
·
2:24am
Current Weather
·
Overcast 11.4 C
Pressure
·
1033 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:34am
Sunset
·
5:20pm
Next Tide · Low
·
06:41
Daily Timing
Solunar Fishing Times
At 52%, Portarlington Pier is in the moderate range. The 7:43pm-9:43pm period is considered the most likely to produce fish feeding activity.
Solunar Score Today
52% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
02:24 – 04:24
Centre · 03:24
Strength · 31.5%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
14:00 – 16:00
Centre · 15:00
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:26 – 10:26
Centre · 09:26
Strength · 26.8%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
19:43 – 21:43
Centre · 20:43
Strength · 47.7%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing times across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Tide times and movement through the week
Next tide: Lowat 06:41· 0.29 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
11.4°C
Today
Maximum
12.9°C
Minimum
9.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
9.0°C to 12.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.7°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.1°C to 13.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
7.8°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.1°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
22 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.0°C to 14.0°C
Rain
3.3 mm
Thu
23 Jul
Light Drizzle
Range
7.8°C to 11.1°C
Rain
0.6 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
1033
hPa
•
Steady
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
2.2 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
10.7 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
0.58 m
Max wave
0.58 m
Wave period
11.10 s
Swell
0.52 m
Wind wave
0.02 m
Water temp
12.0 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: moderate
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
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 12.65 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 12.0 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 fishing reports for Portarlington Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
8
This year
5
This season
3
Species mentioned
6
Reported species
Snapper
Australian Salmon
Flathead
Silver Trevally
Squid
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Species that turn up regularly in Portarlington Pier include Snapper, Australian Salmon and Flathead.
This chart is best read as a guide to reported species presence at this location.
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.
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Portarlington Pier Fishing
This has become a pretty comfortable pier to fish. It has seen major upgrades and is a good modern pier. Fish for Australian Salmon, Flathead, Pinkies and Snapper. Squid can be caught from the pier section, along with garfish, bream and mullet.
For bigger species the extension of the pier along the rock wall produces some good sized fish in the deeper waters.
Portarlington is located just within Corio Bay, which is a part of Port Phillip Bay and not that far from Port Phillip Heads.
It can be busy during the summer months when the tourists are in town. But it’s quieter in the off-peak periods and quite productive.
The local beaches, adjoining the pier, including in front of the caravan park, are great flathead grounds. Especially if fished at night.
I used to find fishing for squid more productive since the recent pier upgrades. But this could be a temporarey dispacement of the species. They still come in and the ink stains on the concrete attest to this.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Portarlington Pier, 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!
Portarlington Pier is a location within the region of:
Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
Portarlington Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.1155 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.6567
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 105.97 km |
| Platform | Beaches Land based Piers Rock wall |
| Bays | Port phillip bayCorio bay |
| Amenities | Bbq Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Ferry Fishing charters Hotel motel Kiosk Picnic shelter Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
| Best Times | Dawn and dusk. otherwise two hours either side of the high tide. |
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