Wed
23 Sep
Overcast
Range
8.2°C to 15.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Portsea Surf Beach
Today is shaping up as a quieter one at Portsea Surf Beach, with only limited feeding activity expected. The overhead moon during the peak period offers the best fish activity chance today. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
31%
Portsea Surf Beach is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Portsea Surf Beach.
Today’s Solunar Score
31%
Next Bite · Major
8:26am
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tide Overview
Portsea Surf Beach Tide Times
The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 08:27
1.28 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
1.22 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.
Last Reported
Partly Cloudy
9.1°C
Today
Maximum
15.5°C
Minimum
8.2°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
24 Sep
Overcast
Range
11.1°C to 22.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
25 Sep
Light Showers
Range
14.0°C to 21.6°C
Rain
3.6 mm
Sat
26 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
12.3°C to 14.1°C
Rain
2.9 mm
Sun
27 Sep
Overcast
Range
11.9°C to 16.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Mon
28 Sep
Overcast
Range
11.0°C to 18.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Tue
29 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
16.5°C to 22.4°C
Rain
4.6 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.
Last Reported
1018
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
7.2 km/h
Direction
E
Today max
11.1 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
1.68 m
Max wave
2.14 m
Wave period
12.45 s
Swell
2.08 m
Wind wave
0.14 m
Water temp
14 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable 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 13.2 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 14 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 reports across the region
No recent local reports are available. Showing fishing report activity across the wider region.
These reports reflect activity across the wider region, not just this location. Conditions and catches may vary locally.
Reports analysed
458
This year
89
This season
9
Species recorded
0
Broader regional report data is available, but no species in the displayed report summary currently match this location’s fishing report data.
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
A wide spread of species appears across Mornington Peninsula reports, led by Squid, Snapper and King George Whiting.
Regional reports can draw from several nearby waters, so the chart should be read as a broad guide.
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 across the wider region, not only this location.
Regional bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Squid, pipis and garfish are the names leading things locally.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 532 mentions across 15 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 5 bait recorded.
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What are today's best fishing times at Portsea Surf Beach?
Today's sunrise is 6:11 am and sunset is 6:17 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 14.0°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.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Portsea Surf Beach, 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.
Portsea Surf Beach is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula.
Portsea Surf Beach Overview
| Latitude | -38.335 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.7042
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 110.66 km |
| Platform | BeachesSurf beachesParkingToilets |
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