Mon
14 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
13.9°C to 18.6°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Fishing Times, Solunar, Reports
Wyndham Harbour
Today's Wyndham Harbour fishing forecast looks quiet overall, though the best solunar period may still offer a short window of activity. With the moon overhead, denoting a major period, a short lift in fish feeding activity is possible. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Scheduled update AEST
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
42%
Quiet conditions at 28%, with limited activity expected.
Solunar Overview
Wyndham Harbour Solunar Fishing Times
Check today’s major and minor bite windows, moon phase and seven-day solunar outlook for Wyndham Harbour.
Today’s Solunar Score
42%
Next Bite · Major
1:29pm
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Tide Overview
Wyndham Harbour Tide Times
The tide is rising across Port Phillip Bay as water levels move towards the next high tide.
Next Tide
High at 17:04
0.76 m
Current Tide
The tide is currently rising
Estimated Height
0.30 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
16.7°C
Today
Maximum
18.6°C
Minimum
13.9°C
Rain
0.6 mm
Tue
15 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
9.3°C to 13.3°C
Rain
1.0 mm
Wed
16 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
10.2°C to 12.4°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Thu
17 Sep
Overcast
Range
8.1°C to 14.1°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
18 Sep
Overcast
Range
4.0°C to 21.5°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
19 Sep
Clear Sky
Range
11.9°C to 24.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
20 Sep
Light Drizzle
Range
11.3°C to 19.2°C
Rain
1.8 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
18.2 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
19.9 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
0.3 m
Max wave
0.42 m
Wave period
3.2 s
Swell
0.3 m
Wind wave
0.3 m
Water temp
14.5 C
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 6.9 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
Wyndham Harbour recent fishing reports
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
1
This year
1
This season
0
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Snapper
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Wyndham Harbour reports centre on Snapper.
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 1 species mentions for this location.
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What are today's best fishing times at Wyndham Harbour?
Today's sunrise is 6:25 am and sunset is 6:09 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 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.
Being a land-based location using berley is extremely important in order to bring the fish towards pier and you.
Wyndham Harbour Fishing
Wyndham Harbour is a Port Phillip Bay fishing location at Werribee South, about 28 km from Melbourne, with a rock wall, marina setting and nearby beach water. The rock wall has been a key land-based option because it lets anglers reach deeper water and structure, although access has changed, with extensive fencing reported around parts of the wall.
Access around the marina is limited, and anglers may be asked to leave the boat access section after a certain time at night. A more practical approach is to reach the rock wall from the southern side via the main road rather than entering through the marina area.
The fishing value here comes from the mix of bay depth, rock wall structure and adjacent sandbar country. Casting southeast from the wall puts baits or lures into Port Phillip Bay water, where flathead are a regular target and pinky snapper can be worth considering through spring, summer and autumn. From the beach near Wyndham Harbour, deeper holes between sandbars are worth identifying before fishing, especially where the bottom changes create holding water. Summer can be busy, so expect more pressure from shore anglers, small boats and kayaks when conditions are calm.
Fishing the rock wall, the practical challenge is keeping bait clear of the structure while still fishing close enough to benefit from it. A paternoster rig is useful for bait fishing because it can hold the bait above the rocks and reduce time spent dragging through snags. Berley is a worthwhile part of the approach here when bait fishing, particularly if other anglers are present and fish need to be drawn into the area. Beach fishing should be more mobile: look for darker, deeper patches between sandbars and adjust casting distance rather than sitting on uniform shallow water.
If fishing the beach, a rod around 10 feet is suitable, with lighter gear preferred unless wind or a larger target requires extra casting weight. Small boats and kayaks can fish just off the shore when the bay is settled, but onshore wind is a serious consideration. Westerly wind can build chop quickly and make the return to land difficult for small craft. Shore anglers also need to respect local residents and other users: take home all rubbish, cigarette butts and discarded line, and keep rods and gear clear of walkways.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Wyndham Harbour, today?
No. Because a forecast cannot 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. We hope you enjoy using Getfished to find your next great fishing spot!
✨Find out what we learned from analysing 20,000 fishing reports about moon times and fish told us.
Wyndham Harbour is a location within the region of:
Melbourne.
Wyndham Harbour Overview
| Latitude | -37.9685 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.7067
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Environment | Saltwater |
| Distance from Melbourne (as the crow flies) | 28.34 km |
| Platform | BeachesLand basedPiersRock wallToiletsShelterParking |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Amenities | Car parking Tackle store |
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