Fri
14 Aug
64%
Activity
Moon Phase
new
Moonrise
7:51am
Major Windows
12:59am – 2:59am
12:36pm – 2:36pm
Minor Windows
6:51am – 8:51am
6:31pm – 8:31pm
Fishing, Tides, Times, Solunar, Weather
Portarlington Pier Fishing, Tides, Times
The forecast for Portarlington Pier is leaning positive today, with peak bite times worth planning around. During the major period, when the moon is overhead, the stronger bite time is worth considering if you have time to go out fishing today. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
New
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
64%
Portarlington Pier is tracking well at 64%, with a worthwhile bite period approaching.
Daily Timing
Portarlington Pier Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Portarlington Pier today rate a 64%, placing it in the good range. Consider the 6:31pm-8:31pm window for the best opportunity.
Solunar Score Today
64% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
00:59 – 02:59
Centre · 01:59
Strength · 36.4%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
12:36 – 14:36
Centre · 13:36
Strength · 100%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
06:51 – 08:51
Centre · 07:51
Strength · 22.7%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
18:31 – 20:31
Centre · 19:31
Strength · 31.5%
Moonset minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Portarlington Pier 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 Pier Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 20:13· 1.08 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Portarlington Pier
Current tide direction unavailable
Current Tide Explanation
The current tide direction across Port Phillip Bay cannot be determined reliably from the available tide events.
Check the listed high and low tide times when considering how changing water levels may affect local fishing conditions.
Today's Tide Times
Low
02:38
0.36 m
High
08:53
0.97 m
Low
14:18
0.56 m
High
20:13
1.08 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
Partly Cloudy
11.5°C
Today
Maximum
13.5°C
Minimum
10.9°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Fri
14 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
10.9°C to 13.5°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Sat
15 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
9.1°C to 13.8°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Sun
16 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.3°C to 12.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
17 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.7°C to 14.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
18 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.7°C to 15.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
19 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
12.6°C to 15.7°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Thu
20 Aug
Light Showers
Range
12.4°C to 16.7°C
Rain
10.8 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
1019
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
17.0 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
17.0 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
1.98 m
Max wave
2.08 m
Wave period
12.9 s
Swell
2.08 m
Wind wave
0.34 m
Water temp
11.8 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 12.95 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 11.8 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 Pier recent fishing reports
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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What are today's best fishing times at Portarlington Pier?
Today's sunrise is 7:10 am and sunset is 5:43 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 11.8°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 imortant in order to bring the towards the fish towards pier and into you.
Summer Fishing
Snapper 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
Garfish 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
Australian Salmon, Flathead, Silver Trevally, Snapper 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.
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!
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
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 from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 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 |
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