Portsea Pier Forecast Detail
Portsea Pier Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Portsea Pier.
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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.
Last Reported
Current weather
18.9°C
Today
Sunny.
Maximum
23.0°C
Minimum
9.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Sat
17 Oct
Sunny.
Range
9.0°C to 23.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Sun
18 Oct
Sunny.
Range
10.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Mon
19 Oct
Sunny.
Range
11.0°C to 26.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Tue
20 Oct
Mostly sunny.
Range
15.0°C to 27.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Wed
21 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
13.0°C to 23.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Thu
22 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
12.0°C to 27.0°C
Rain
20% chance
Fri
23 Oct
Showers.
Range
17.0°C to 27.0°C
Rain
2 to 15 mm · 90% chance
Portsea Pier · Wind Forecast
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
9.0 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
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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.
Waters Wind Outlook
Port Phillip waters · Issued
Saturday 17 October
Winds: Variable below 10 knots becoming east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the late afternoon.
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Sunday 18 October
Winds: Variable about 10 knots.
Monday 19 October
Winds: Northeasterly below 10 knots tending northerly 10 to 15 knots during the morning.
Tuesday 20 October
Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots decreasing to about 10 knots during the evening.
Portsea Pier · Pressure Forecast
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.
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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.
Portsea Pier · Marine Forecast
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.66 m
Max wave
0.84 m
Wave period
10.5 s
Swell
0.6 m
Wind wave
0.22 m
Water temp
15 C
Marine interpretation
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 11.35 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 15 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. 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.
Marine Weather Outlook
Port Phillip waters · Issued
Saturday 17 October
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Weather: Sunny.
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Sunday 18 October
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Weather: Sunny.
Monday 19 October
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Weather: Sunny.
Tuesday 20 October
Seas: Around 1 metre.
Weather: Sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.