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
Portsea Pier Fishing Times, Tides, Weather & Reports
Today is not a standout at Portsea Pier, but the better solunar windows are still worth trying out. Consider fishing during the major period when the moon is overhead; that time block may see improved fish activity today. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
52%
Fair conditions today with a 52% solunar confluence, with some opportunity there if you time the bite windows.
Next Bite · Major
·
2:24am
Current Weather
·
Overcast 11.8 C
Pressure
·
1033 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:34am
Sunset
·
5:19pm
Next Tide · Low
·
04:02
Daily Timing
Solunar Fishing Times
Portsea Pier is sitting in the moderate range at 52%. The 7:43pm-9:43pm window may provide the best chance of activity. Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current marine data.
Solunar Score Today
52% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
02:24 – 04:24
Centre · 03:24
Strength · 31.3%
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 · 26.9%
Moonrise minor
Minor 2
19:43 – 21:43
Centre · 20:43
Strength · 47%
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 04:02· 0.39 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
11.8°C
Today
Maximum
12.4°C
Minimum
9.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
17 Jul
Overcast
Range
9.9°C to 12.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
18 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.8°C to 12.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
19 Jul
Overcast
Range
8.5°C to 13.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
20 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.1°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
21 Jul
Overcast
Range
10.8°C to 13.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
22 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.2°C to 13.9°C
Rain
3.3 mm
Thu
23 Jul
Moderate Drizzle
Range
8.0°C to 11.0°C
Rain
6.1 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
•
Building trend
Interpretation
Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.
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.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
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
1.9 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
14.1 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
1.62 m
Max wave
1.62 m
Wave period
12.90 s
Swell
1.62 m
Wind wave
0.04 m
Water temp
13.8 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 12.40 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 13.9 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 Portsea Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
1
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Garfish
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Portsea Pier reports centre on Garfish.
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 1 species mentions for this location.
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Portsea Pier Fishing
- Calamari, garfish, salmon and whiting are common targets from the pier.
- The end of the pier reaches about four metres over broken kelp and seaweed.
- Two hours either side of a tide change is commonly discussed for this pier.
- Size 3.0 squid jigs and baited silver whiting jags are calamari options.
- A paternoster rig can help keep whiting baits above surrounding weed.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Portsea 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!
Portsea Pier is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
Portsea Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.3207 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.7183
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 110.35 km |
| Platform | Piers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Best Times | Tide changes Dawn Dusk |
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