Tue
1 Sep
Activity
Moon Phase
waning gibbous
Moonrise
10:27pm
Major Windows
1:53am – 3:53am
2:17pm – 4:17pm
Minor Windows
7:20am – 9:20am
9:27pm – 11:27pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
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. Persistent drizzle; your comfort may be reduced at times.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
47%
Rosebud Pier is subdued at 28%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Daily Timing
Conditions at Rosebud Pier are quiet at 28%, placing it in the poor range. Any activity is most likely around 3:35am-5:35am today.
Solunar Score Today
47% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major 1
01:53 – 03:53
Centre · 02:53
Strength · 81.7%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
14:17 – 16:17
Centre · 15:17
Strength · 87.5%
Underfoot transit major
Minor 1
07:20 – 09:20
Centre · 08:20
Strength · 21.8%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
21:27 – 23:27
Centre · 22:27
Strength · 29.1%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Today's Tides
The tide is currently rising
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Increasing depth and water movement may encourage fish to move across shallower ground and closer to shoreline structure and feeding areas.
High
05:21
0.81 m
Low
11:36
0.34 m
High
17:19
0.79 m
Low
23:58
0.29 m
Weather
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
18.5°C
Today
Maximum
18.5°C
Minimum
11.3°C
Rain
2.5 mm
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
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.
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Wind
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Right now
Current speed
29.0 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
35.6 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
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
1.64 m
Max wave
2.04 m
Wave period
10.95 s
Swell
2.04 m
Wind wave
0.72 m
Water temp
13.6 C
Marine interpretation
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 13.35 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 13.6 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 catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
7
This year
2
This season
0
Species mentioned
4
Reported species
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 mentions for this location.
Today's sunrise is 6:45 am and sunset is 5:57 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A high tide falls within an hour of sunset today. The sea-surface temperature is 13.6°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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
| 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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Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
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