Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Sydenham Inlet

Sydenham Inlet has a slower forecast today, but a short lift in activity is still possible around the better bite time. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Passing showers; short windows of opportunity between rain.

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Moon Phase

3rd Quarter

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

61%

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Sydenham Inlet.

Today’s Solunar Score

61%

Current Bite · Minor

Until 10:51am

Moon Phase

3rd Quarter

The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.

Next Tide

High at 13:08

1.26 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently rising

Estimated Height

0.70 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

Current weather

12.6°C

Today

Showers.

Maximum

19.0°C

Minimum

13.0°C

Rain

90% chance

Sat

3 Oct

Showers.

Range

13.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

90% chance

Sun

4 Oct

Showers easing.

Range

10.0°C to 17.0°C

Rain

1 to 15 mm · 90% chance

Mon

5 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

7.0°C to 17.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Tue

6 Oct

Shower or two developing.

Range

7.0°C to 22.0°C

Rain

0 to 4 mm · 70% chance

Wed

7 Oct

Cloudy.

Range

8.0°C to 16.0°C

Rain

0 to 1 mm · 30% chance

Thu

8 Oct

Partly cloudy.

Range

6.0°C to 19.0°C

Rain

5% chance

Fri

9 Oct

Sunny.

Range

7.0°C to 24.0°C

Rain

10% 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

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

2.0 km/h

Direction

NE

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.

Sat

3 Oct

Max wind

—

Sun

4 Oct

Max wind

—

Mon

5 Oct

Max wind

—

Tue

6 Oct

Max wind

—

Wed

7 Oct

Max wind

—

Thu

8 Oct

Max wind

—

Fri

9 Oct

Max wind

—

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

1.9 m

Max wave

1.94 m

Wave period

7.45 s

Swell

1.88 m

Wind wave

1.24 m

Water temp

15.4 C

Sat

3 Oct

Wave

1.94 m

Period

8.2 s

Swell

1.88 m

Wind wave

1.24 m

Sun

4 Oct

Wave

2.28 m

Period

7.65 s

Swell

1.7 m

Wind wave

1.74 m

Mon

5 Oct

Wave

1.56 m

Period

8.8 s

Swell

1.24 m

Wind wave

0.4 m

Tue

6 Oct

Wave

3.22 m

Period

9.45 s

Swell

1.08 m

Wind wave

3.08 m

Wed

7 Oct

Wave

3 m

Period

8.35 s

Swell

2.2 m

Wind wave

2.48 m

Thu

8 Oct

Wave

1.58 m

Period

8.6 s

Swell

1.44 m

Wind wave

0.22 m

Fri

9 Oct

Wave

1.5 m

Period

8.7 s

Swell

1.38 m

Wind wave

0.58 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: caution Water: cool

Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current 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 8.2 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 15.4 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.

Fishing Reports

Recent reports across the state

No recent local or regional reports are available. Showing broader state fishing report trends.

state-wide data

These reports reflect activity across the state and are not location-specific. Use as a general guide only.

Reports analysed

9083

This year

1264

This season

478

Species recorded

0

Broader state-wide 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 statewide reports

A wide spread of species appears across VIC reports, led by Murray Cod, Redfin and Yellowbelly.

State-level reports can cover very different waters, so this should be read as a broad reporting snapshot.

Based on statewide 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 state, not only this location.

State-wide bait trends

Bait turning up in reports

There's a fair spread of bait being used here, though worms, yabbies and squid feature more consistently than others.

Worth staying flexible, because the reports are not all pointing one way.

Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 11152 mentions across 198 distinct bait entries.

Share of the displayed top 5 bait recorded.

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What are today's best fishing times at Sydenham Inlet?

Today's sunrise is 5:39 am and sunset is 6:08 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's major solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 15.4°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 location and you.

Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Sydenham Inlet, 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.

Sydenham Inlet Overview

Latitude-37.7803
Longitude
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)278.09  km
PlatformBeachesLand based
RiversBemm river
EstuariesSydenham inlet

Region Locations

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Current Bite · Minor

Until: 10:51am

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

61% Poor minor

Air 14.8 C

Pressure 1017 hPa

Water 15.2 C

Sunrise 5:39am

Sunset 6:08pm

Updated 3 Oct 8:56am

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