Mon
3 Aug
43%
Activity
Moon Phase
waning gibbous
Moonrise
10:20pm
Major Windows
2:27am – 4:27am
2:49pm – 4:49pm
Minor Windows
8:27am – 10:27am
9:20pm – 11:20pm
Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Western Beach Fishing Times, Weather & Reports
Today's Western Beach fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
43%
Possible bite intensity is 43%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Sunrise
·
7:23am
Sunset
·
5:34pm
Daily Timing
Western Beach Fishing Times & Solunar Score
Current data for Western Beach place conditions in the quiet range at 43% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
43% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
02:27 – 04:27
Centre · 03:27
Strength · 89.9%
Overhead transit major
Major 2
14:49 – 16:49
Centre · 15:49
Strength · 88.2%
Underfoot transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
08:27 – 10:27
Centre · 09:27
Strength · 27.3%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
21:20 – 23:20
Centre · 22:20
Strength · 22.2%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Western Beach Fishing Times: This Week's Planner
Compare daily bite activity, major fish feeding times and moon conditions to help plan upcoming fishing sessions.
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
Clear Sky
8.1°C
Today
Maximum
13.3°C
Minimum
7.8°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Mon
3 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
7.8°C to 13.3°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Tue
4 Aug
Moderate Drizzle
Range
6.5°C to 12.2°C
Rain
1.6 mm
Wed
5 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.1°C to 12.6°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Thu
6 Aug
Overcast
Range
4.6°C to 13.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
7 Aug
Partly Cloudy
Range
6.3°C to 16.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
8 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
6.5°C to 13.5°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Sun
9 Aug
Light Drizzle
Range
8.5°C to 11.6°C
Rain
0.6 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
1020
hPa
•
Building trend
Interpretation
Pressure trend is still building from recent samples. Current pressure is available, but there needs to be more readings before it can be interpreted.
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
19.2 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
24.5 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
1.00 m
Max wave
1.50 m
Wave period
13.00 s
Swell
1.44 m
Wind wave
0.58 m
Water temp
11.5 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 13.00 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 11.5 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
Western Beach recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
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 mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Western Beach?
Today's sunrise is 7:23 am and sunset is 5:34 pm. As a general guide, the hour before and after sunrise and sunset are often among the most productive fishing periods. A major solunar period overlaps the evening fishing period today. The sea-surface temperature is 11.5°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 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.
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Western Beach is a location within the region of:
Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Western Beach Overview
| Latitude | -38.1397 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.3572
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 73.14 km |
| Platform | Beaches |
| Bays | Corio bay |
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Fishing report summaries are derived from Getfished’s structured fishing report database system. More information on this on how we collect and structure fishing report data can be found on our Fishing reports information.
Forecasts are based on the Getfished Meteorological and Solunar Forecasting System, which combines data from the BOM, and other sources. Our custom software systems use these inputs to establish solunar, tides and other forecasts for fishing conditions.
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