Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Portland

Portland has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.

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Scheduled update Tue 13 Oct 2026 · 9:30am AEDT

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

45%

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

Next Bite · Major · 2:08pm

Current Weather · 12.5 C

Pressure · 1022 hPa

Sunrise · 6:53am

Sunset · 7:47pm

Next Tide · High · 13:34

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Solunar Overview

Portland Solunar Fishing Times

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Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Portland.

Today’s Solunar Score

45%

Next Bite · Major

2:08pm

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Tide Overview

Portland Tide Fishing Times

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The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.

Next Tide

High at 13:34

0.82 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently rising

Estimated Height

0.54 m

Weather overview

Portland Weather

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Current temperature

12.5°C

Today

Cloudy.

Maximum

14.0°C

Observed Tue 13 Oct, 8:50 am local time

Barometric pressure overview

Portland Barometric pressure

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Pressure

1022 hPa

Trend

Falling

Data updated Wed 5 Aug, 1:00 pm local time

Wind overview

Portland Wind

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Current speed

24.0 km/h

Direction

Observed Tue 13 Oct, 8:50 am local time

Marine conditions overview

Portland Marine conditions

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Current wave

3.4 m

Water temperature

14.8 C

Data updated Tue 13 Oct, 8:59 am local time

Fishing Reports

Portland recent fishing reports

Recent catch activity for this location.

local data

Reports analysed

This year

This season

Species recorded

Reported species

Bluefin Tuna Snapper Mako Shark Gummy Shark Albacore

Species most often mentioned in regional reports

Portland reports are led by Bluefin Tuna, with Snapper and Yellowtail Kingfish not far behind.

This summary is based on reports grouped for the region and is intended to complement the species chart.

Based on regional 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 recorded for this location.

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What are today's best fishing times at Portland?

Today's sunrise is 6:53 am and sunset is 7:47 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.

Summer Fishing

Bluefin Tuna and Yellowtail Kingfish can be targeted at the location 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

Black Marlin, Bluefin Tuna and Squid are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the location provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.

Winter Fishing

Bluefin Tuna, Coral Perch, Latchet, Nannygai and Snapper are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this location 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 Bluefin Tuna becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as Bluefin Tuna and Yellowtail Kingfish begin to move into the area and can become more common at the location.

Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Portland, 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.

Portland Overview

Latitude	-38.358
Longitude	141.6225 View on Google Maps
Nearest city	Melbourne
Environment	Saltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)	359.83 km
Platform	BeachesSurf beaches
Creeks	Wattle hill creek

Region Locations

Portland Fishing Spots

2 locations

Cape Bridgewater

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 2:08pm

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

45% Poor major

Air 11.3 C

Water 14.6 C

Sunrise 6:53am

Sunset 7:48pm

Updated 13 Oct 9:26am

Cape Bridgewater Fishing

Portland Rock Wall

Next Bite · Major

Starts: 2:08pm

Portland Rock Wall is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.

45% Poor major

Air 12.5 C

Pressure 1022 hPa

Water 14.8 C

Sunrise 6:53am

Sunset 7:47pm

Updated 13 Oct 9:26am

Portland Rock Wall Fishing

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