Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports

Webb Dock

Today's Webb Dock 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. Low light conditions may improve feeding activity.

Scheduled update AEST

Moon Phase

New

Estimated Fish Feeding Activity

69%

Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.

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

Today’s Solunar Score

69%

Current Bite · Major

Until 1:57pm

Moon Phase

New

The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.

Next Tide

High at 15:44

0.88 m

Current Tide

The tide is currently rising

Estimated Height

0.77 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.

Right now

Partly Cloudy

18.2°C

Today

Maximum

18.7°C

Minimum

7.4°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Sat

12 Sep

Overcast

Range

7.4°C to 18.7°C

Rain

0.0 mm

Sun

13 Sep

Moderate Drizzle

Range

14.1°C to 20.1°C

Rain

1.3 mm

Mon

14 Sep

Light Drizzle

Range

13.8°C to 16.5°C

Rain

1.2 mm

Tue

15 Sep

Light Drizzle

Range

10.5°C to 13.8°C

Rain

3.2 mm

Wed

16 Sep

Light Drizzle

Range

11.3°C to 11.9°C

Rain

0.2 mm

Thu

17 Sep

Light Drizzle

Range

10.6°C to 12.5°C

Rain

0.6 mm

Fri

18 Sep

Clear Sky

Range

7.6°C to 18.0°C

Rain

0.0 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

1022
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

6.4 km/h

Direction

NE

Today max

19.2 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.

Sat

12 Sep

Max wind

19.2 km/h· NNE

Sun

13 Sep

Max wind

29.0 km/h· N

Mon

14 Sep

Max wind

22.3 km/h· WNW

Tue

15 Sep

Max wind

30.1 km/h· SW

Wed

16 Sep

Max wind

28.8 km/h· S

Thu

17 Sep

Max wind

15.9 km/h· S

Fri

18 Sep

Max wind

10.8 km/h· N

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

0.22 m

Max wave

0.3 m

Wave period

9.1 s

Swell

0.22 m

Wind wave

0.14 m

Water temp

14.5 C

Sat

12 Sep

Wave

0.3 m

Period

9.85 s

Swell

0.22 m

Wind wave

0.14 m

Sun

13 Sep

Wave

0.52 m

Period

6.25 s

Swell

0.14 m

Wind wave

0.5 m

Mon

14 Sep

Wave

0.26 m

Period

7.25 s

Swell

0.2 m

Wind wave

0.24 m

Tue

15 Sep

Wave

1.32 m

Period

5.15 s

Swell

0.56 m

Wind wave

1.2 m

Wed

16 Sep

Wave

1.32 m

Period

5.25 s

Swell

0.6 m

Wind wave

1.18 m

Thu

17 Sep

Wave

0.64 m

Period

6.55 s

Swell

0.48 m

Wind wave

0.28 m

Fri

18 Sep

Wave

0.3 m

Period

8.55 s

Swell

0.24 m

Wind wave

0.02 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: low Water: cold

Marine conditions appear manageable based on current wave readings.

Marine caution

Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. 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 9.85 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 14.5 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 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

8400

This year

700

This season

0

Species mentioned

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 mentions 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: 11237 mentions across 200 distinct bait entries.

Share of the displayed top 5 bait mentions.

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What are today's best fishing times at Webb Dock?

Today's sunrise is 6:28 am and sunset is 6:06 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. Today's minor solunar periods overlap both the morning and evening fishing periods. The sea-surface temperature is 14.5°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 Webb Dock, 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.

Webb Dock is a location within the region of: Port Phillip Heads.

Webb Dock Overview

Latitude-37.8452
Longitude
Nearest cityMelbourne
EnvironmentSaltwater
Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies)7.66  km
PlatformPiersDrinking waterParkingToilets
BaysPort phillip bayGreenwich bay
RiversYarra river
EstuariesYarra river
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