Tue
1 Sep
47%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning gibbous
Moonrise
10:26pm
Major Windows
1:52am – 3:52am
2:16pm – 4:16pm
Minor Windows
7:18am – 9:18am
9:26pm – 11:26pm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Tortoise Head
Today's Tortoise Head fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. 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.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
47%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Daily Timing
Tortoise Head Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Tortoise Head is currently in the poor range at 28%, with limited feeding activity expected. The 12:45pm-2:45pm window is still the best chance.
Solunar Score Today
47% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
01:52 – 03:52
Centre · 02:52
Strength · 79.3%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
14:16 – 16:16
Centre · 15:16
Strength · 85.8%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
07:18 – 09:18
Centre · 08:18
Strength · 20.7%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
21:26 – 23:26
Centre · 22:26
Strength · 27.9%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Tortoise Head Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
7 Day Tides
Tortoise Head Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 15:31· 2.87 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Tortoise Head
The tide is currently rising
Current Tide Explanation
The tide is rising across Western Port as incoming water increases depth through its channels, flats and shoreline areas.
Increasing depth may allow fish to move from channels onto flooded edges and flats to feed.
Strong tidal currents can occur in Western Port, particularly around channels and constricted passages. Check local conditions before fishing or boating.
Today's Tide Times
High
03:21
2.84 m
Low
08:57
0.84 m
High
15:31
2.87 m
Low
21:21
0.61 m
Today's Tide Chart
7 day tide outlook
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.
Right now
Overcast
19.2°C
Today
Maximum
19.2°C
Minimum
10.0°C
Rain
4.7 mm
Tue
1 Sep
Light Showers
Range
10.0°C to 19.2°C
Rain
4.7 mm
Wed
2 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
12.1°C to 14.5°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Thu
3 Sep
Light Showers
Range
11.2°C to 14.6°C
Rain
3.0 mm
Fri
4 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.7°C to 15.4°C
Rain
0.8 mm
Sat
5 Sep
Moderate Drizzle
Range
12.2°C to 15.3°C
Rain
4.5 mm
Sun
6 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
11.8°C to 14.3°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Mon
7 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
10.3°C to 13.1°C
Rain
0.3 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.
Right now
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.
Right now
Current speed
35.6 km/h
Direction
N
Today max
43.0 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
1.44 m
Max wave
1.72 m
Wave period
10.2 s
Swell
1.72 m
Wind wave
0.84 m
Water temp
13.6 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Wave readings indicate conditions that should remain manageable for many anglers.
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 13.4 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
Tortoise Head recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
9
This year
1
This season
0
Species mentioned
4
Reported species
King George Whiting
Squid
Australian Salmon
Gummy Shark
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Tortoise Head reports are led by King George Whiting, Squid and Australian Salmon.
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.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Around this area, mussels and pipis feature again and again.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 182 mentions across 2 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 2 bait mentions.
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What are today's best fishing times at Tortoise Head?
Today's sunrise is 6:43 am and sunset is 5:55 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 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.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Tortoise Head, 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.
Tortoise Head is a location within the region of:
French Island.
Tortoise Head Overview
| Latitude | -38.4094 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.2722
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 71.56 km |
| Bays | Western port |
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