Mon
28 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
— to 17.0°C
Rain
0% chance
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Rosebud Pier
Fishing at Rosebud Pier looks tougher today, with timing around the best solunar period more important than usual. With the major bite period coinciding with the moon overhead, this supports the potential for increased fish feeding activity. Mixed cloud cover; low inflience expected on fishing conditions.
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Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
57%
Rosebud Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Solunar Overview
Rosebud Pier Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Rosebud Pier.
Today’s Solunar Score
57%
Next Bite · Major
1:03pm
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Tide Overview
Rosebud Pier Tide Times
The tide is falling across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next low tide.
Next Tide
Low at 10:37
0.36 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently falling
Estimated Height
0.53 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
Mainly Clear
14.8°C
Today
Maximum
23.0°C
Minimum
6.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Tue
29 Sep
Partly Cloudy
Range
6.0°C to 23.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Wed
30 Sep
Light Showers
Range
15.0°C to 24.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 40% chance
Thu
1 Oct
Slight Rain
Range
15.0°C to 22.0°C
Rain
8 to 25 mm · 100% chance
Fri
2 Oct
Light Showers
Range
9.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
0 to 10 mm · 70% chance
Sat
3 Oct
Partly Cloudy
Range
8.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 30% chance
Sun
4 Oct
Partly Cloudy
Range
8.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
20% chance
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
1019
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
23.1 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
—
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
1.36 m
Max wave
1.52 m
Wave period
12.05 s
Swell
1.3 m
Wind wave
0.94 m
Water temp
14.2 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.
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 12.2 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 14.2 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
Rosebud Pier recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
8
This year
3
This season
1
Species recorded
4
Reported species
King George Whiting
Squid
Flathead
Gummy Shark
Species most often mentioned in local reports
A narrower spread of species shapes the reports for Rosebud Pier, led by King George Whiting, Squid and Flathead.
The leading species here reflect report mentions for this location, not a complete catch survey.
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 4 species recorded for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Rosebud Pier?
Today's sunrise is 6:01 am and sunset is 6:21 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 14.2°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.
Being a land-based location using berley is extremely important in order to bring the fish towards jetty and you.
Summer Fishing
Squid, Garfish, Flathead and Pinkie Snapper can be targeted at the jetty 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
squid, silver-trevally and pinkie-snapper are a good choice for anglers to target during autumn. With the water temperature dropping the jetty provides an opportunity to concentrate on these species.
Winter Fishing
Squid and Garfish are the species to focus on because Winter is when the water drops below 15c and this jetty 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 Squid, Garfish and Pinkie Snapper becoming more active. Later in spring summer species such as Squid, Garfish, Flathead and Pinkie Snapper begin to move into the area and can become more common at the jetty.
Rosebud Pier Fishing
Rosebud Pier performs best for Squid and Garfish. While its a nice long pier the surrounding water is a bit shallow for other species to be relied upon. Its a popular holiday destination with great shopping district and plenty of accommodation.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Rosebud 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 fishing 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!
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Rosebud Pier is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula.
Rosebud Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.3681 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.9086
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 90.14 km |
| Platform | BeachesJettiesLand basedPiersParking |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
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