Sat
3 Oct
Rain at times.
Range
13.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
100% chance
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Western Beach
The forecast for Western Beach is subdued today, so any bite window is likely to be brief. Because of the moon being overhead, the bite time currently forecasted offers potential for increased fish feeding activity. Light rain; still fishable, on the plus side, often fewer anglers to compete with.
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Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
61%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Western Beach Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Western Beach.
Today’s Solunar Score
61%
Next Bite · Minor
9:09am
Moon Phase
3rd Quarter
Tide Overview
Western Beach Tide Times
The falling tide is reducing water depth as it moves towards the next low tide.
Next Tide
High at 08:01
1.08 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently falling
Estimated Height
1.08 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
13.3°C
Today
Rain at times.
Maximum
15.0°C
Minimum
13.0°C
Rain
100% chance
Sun
4 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
8.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Mon
5 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
5.0°C to 19.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Tue
6 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
9.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
0 to 3 mm · 70% chance
Wed
7 Oct
Partly cloudy.
Range
7.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
5% chance
Thu
8 Oct
Mostly sunny.
Range
6.0°C to 22.0°C
Rain
0% chance
Fri
9 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
10.0°C to 25.0°C
Rain
0 to 4 mm · 60% 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
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.
Last Reported
Current speed
11.0 km/h
Direction
S
Today max
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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
2.24 m
Max wave
2.26 m
Wave period
7.3 s
Swell
1.42 m
Wind wave
1.9 m
Water temp
15.6 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cool
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 7.75 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 15.6 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
Western Beach recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
0
This season
0
Species recorded
3
Reported species
Australian Salmon
Snapper
Tailor
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Australian Salmon stands out in Western Beach reports, with Snapper and Tailor also showing up regularly.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to assist using the species chart.
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 3 species recorded for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Western Beach?
Today's sunrise is 5:57 am and sunset is 6:27 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 15.6°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 Western Beach, 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.
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Western Beach is a location within the region of:
Geelong.
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