Portsea Pier Forecast Detail

Portsea Pier Fishing Weather

Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, applicable marine forecasts and wind for Portsea Pier.

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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.

Last Reported

Current weather

17.1°C

Showers.

Today

Showers.

Maximum

21.0°C

Minimum

9.0°C

Rain

90% chance

Fri

6 Nov

Showers.

Range

9.0°C to 21.0°C

Rain

90% chance

Sat

7 Nov

Showers easing.

Range

8.0°C to 16.0°C

Rain

2 to 8 mm · 90% chance

Sun

8 Nov

Cloudy.

Range

8.0°C to 17.0°C

Rain

10% chance

Mon

9 Nov

Sunny.

Range

7.0°C to 21.0°C

Rain

0% chance

Tue

10 Nov

Mostly sunny.

Range

8.0°C to 26.0°C

Rain

20% chance

Wed

11 Nov

Shower or two.

Range

11.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

0 to 4 mm · 70% chance

Thu

12 Nov

Possible shower.

Range

11.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 40% chance

Portsea Pier · Wind Forecast

Current wind and outlook

Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.

Last Reported

Current speed

17.0 km/h

Direction

SW

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.

BOM wind outlook for mapped local waters. Forecasts beyond the available period are not shown.

Fri

6 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

Westerly 10 to 15 knots turning southwesterly 15 to 20 knots in the evening.

Sat

7 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

Southwesterly 15 to 25 knots turning southerly 15 to 20 knots in the evening.

Sun

8 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

Southerly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly in the afternoon.

Mon

9 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

Easterly 15 to 20 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the day then becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon.

Tue

10 Nov

BOM wind forecast · Port Phillip

Easterly 10 to 15 knots tending northeasterly during the morning then turning east to southeasterly during the evening.

Barometric pressure

Last observed

1013.9 hPa

Mean Sea Level pressure · Observed Fri 6 Nov, 7:50 pm local time · BOM

Rising over 4:50 pm–7:50 pm

Pressure movement

Actual observations from the past 24 hours. Lines stop at gaps or changes in measurement source.

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

1.66 m

Max wave

1.78 m

Wave period

10.95 s

Swell

1.66 m

Wind wave

0.86 m

Water temp

16 C

Fri

6 Nov

Wave

1.78 m

Period

11 s

Swell

1.66 m

Wind wave

0.86 m

Sat

7 Nov

Wave

2.28 m

Period

10.05 s

Swell

1.54 m

Wind wave

1.76 m

Sun

8 Nov

Wave

2.22 m

Period

9.9 s

Swell

1.46 m

Wind wave

1.36 m

Mon

9 Nov

Wave

1.42 m

Period

9.45 s

Swell

1.26 m

Wind wave

0.58 m

Tue

10 Nov

Wave

1.12 m

Period

12.8 s

Swell

0.86 m

Wind wave

0.44 m

Wed

11 Nov

Wave

2.78 m

Period

11.75 s

Swell

1.36 m

Wind wave

2.42 m

Thu

12 Nov

Wave

2.7 m

Period

8.85 s

Swell

1.7 m

Wind wave

2 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cool

Current marine conditions suggest a fairly manageable sea state.

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 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 16 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

Friday 6 November

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of showers.

Read the coming days

Saturday 7 November

Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.

Weather: Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers, with possible small hail.

Sunday 8 November

Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.

Weather: Cloudy.

Monday 9 November

Seas: Around 1 metre.

Weather: Sunny.

Tuesday 10 November

Seas: Below 1 metre.

Weather: Partly cloudy.

Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.

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