Sun
23 Aug
29%
Activity
Moon Phase
waxing gibbous
Moonrise
12:58pm
Major Windows
8:19am – 10:19am
7:54pm – 9:54pm
Minor Windows
2:59am – 4:59am
11:58am – 1:58pm
Fishing Tide Times, Solunar, Reports
Warrnambool Fishing Tide Times
Fishing may be harder work at Warrnambool today, with short windows more likely than steady activity. With the major bite period coinciding with the moon overhead, this supports the potential for increased fish feeding activity. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
29%
Warrnambool is subdued at 29%, with only minor feeding activity likely.
Daily Timing
Warrnambool Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Conditions at Warrnambool are quiet at 29%, placing it in the poor range. Any activity is most likely around 2:59am-4:59am today.
Solunar Score Today
29% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
08:19 – 10:19
Centre · 09:19
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
19:54 – 21:54
Centre · 20:54
Strength · 93.3%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
02:59 – 04:59
Centre · 03:59
Strength · 32.7%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:58 – 13:58
Centre · 12:58
Strength · 32.1%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Warrnambool 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
Warrnambool Fishing Tides, times today and this week
Next tide: Highat 14:15· 0.97 m
Today's Tides
Current Tide At Warrnambool
The tide is currently rising
Current Tide Explanation
The rising tide is increasing water depth as it moves towards the next high tide.
Increasing depth and water movement may allow fish to move across shallower ground and closer to submerged structure or shoreline feeding areas.
Today's Tide Times
High
03:41
1.00 m
Low
08:48
0.62 m
High
14:15
0.97 m
Low
21:00
0.26 m
Today's Tide Chart
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
Mainly Clear
13.0°C
Today
Maximum
13.1°C
Minimum
8.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Overcast
Range
8.8°C to 13.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
6.3°C to 14.3°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Fri
7 Aug
Overcast
Range
6.6°C to 13.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
8 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.8°C to 14.5°C
Rain
1.4 mm
Sun
9 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
9.9°C to 13.8°C
Rain
9.4 mm
Mon
10 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.3°C to 12.3°C
Rain
2.9 mm
Tue
11 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
7.6°C to 11.4°C
Rain
3.9 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
10.2 km/h
Direction
SW
Today max
17.1 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
1.86 m
Max wave
1.86 m
Wave period
8.75 s
Swell
1.44 m
Wind wave
0.46 m
Water temp
13.4 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
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 10.05 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 13.4 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
Warrnambool recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
11
This year
1
This season
1
Species mentioned
6
Reported species
Bluefin Tuna
Gummy Shark
Nannygai
Snapper
Squid
Species most often mentioned in regional reports
Brown Trout stands out across Warrnambool reports.
This summary is based on reports grouped for the region and is intended to complement the species chart.
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 mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Warrnambool?
Today's sunrise is 7:07 am and sunset is 5:59 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. No high tide or solunar period falls within the sunrise or sunset fishing periods today, so the other listed bite windows may provide better timing guidance.
Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Warrnambool, 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.
Warrnambool Overview
| Latitude | -38.3833 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 142.483
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 256.33 km |
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29%
Poor
major
Air 11.1 C
Sunrise 7:07am
Sunset 5:59pm
Updated 23 Aug 9:00am
Quiet conditions at 29%, with limited activity expected.
29%
Poor
major
Air 10.7 C
Water 13.9 C
Sunrise 7:07am
Sunset 5:59pm
Updated 23 Aug 9:00am
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