Tue
15 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.2°C to 13.0°C
Rain
1.3 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Portarlington
Today is shaping up as a quieter one at Portarlington, with only limited feeding activity expected. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
35%
Portarlington is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Solunar Overview
Portarlington Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Portarlington.
Today’s Solunar Score
35%
Next Bite · Minor
9:41pm
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Tide Overview
Portarlington Tide Times
The tide is falling across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next low tide.
Next Tide
Low at 00:15
0.29 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently falling
Estimated Height
0.62 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
Partly Cloudy
10.0°C
Today
Maximum
13.0°C
Minimum
9.2°C
Rain
1.3 mm
Wed
16 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.0°C to 11.8°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Thu
17 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
8.0°C to 13.2°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Fri
18 Sep
Overcast
Range
6.0°C to 20.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
19 Sep
Overcast
Range
13.1°C to 22.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
20 Sep
Overcast
Range
12.7°C to 23.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
21 Sep
Overcast
Range
9.6°C to 13.7°C
Rain
0.0 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
25.2 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
33.0 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
2.84 m
Max wave
2.84 m
Wave period
8.6 s
Swell
1.68 m
Wind wave
2.3 m
Water temp
14.8 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 8.65 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 14.8 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 recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
47
This year
6
This season
0
Species mentioned
7
Reported species
Snapper
King George Whiting
Squid
Garfish
Flathead
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Snapper leads the reports for Portarlington, followed by King George Whiting and Squid.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.
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
There's a fair spread of bait being used here, though squid, pilchards and pipis feature more consistently than others.
Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 74 mentions across 11 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Portarlington?
Today's sunrise is 6:24 am and sunset is 6:10 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 14.8°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.
Being a land-based location using berley is extremely important in order to bring the fish towards pier and you.
Summer Fishing
King George Whiting and Squid can be targeted at the pier during summer. Activity is strongest for these species during the warmer part of the year. Actual catches will vary according to temperature trends, localised weather and tides.
Autumn Fishing
Australian Salmon, Flathead, Garfish, King George Whiting and Snapper are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the pier provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Winter Fishing
Garfish, King George Whiting and Squid are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this pier is no different. Fish can be slower to bite with reduced activity levels. As always what you catch varies with the prevalent temperature trends, localised weather and of course tides.
Spring Fishing
Spring sees the water temperature begin to rise with Flathead, King George Whiting, Silver Trevally, Snapper and Squid becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as King George Whiting and Squid begin to move into the area and can become more common at the pier.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Portarlington, 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 is a location within the region of:
Bellarine Peninsula.
Portarlington Overview
| Latitude | -38.1107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.6535
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 105.09 km |
| Platform | BeachesLand basedPiersRock wall |
| Bays | Corio bayPort phillip bay |
| Amenities | Bbq Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Ferry Fishing charters Hotel motel Picnic shelter Playground Restaurant Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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