About Getfished Weather Conditions Forecasts

Getfished forecasts - here’s what they are for, how you should use them and what you should not do.

Getfished’s weather and tidal information is for fishing only, not for safety or navigation.

We obtain this data from third-party sources and cannot guarantee its accuracy; you use it at your own risk. The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology requires us to state this as part of their terms of service.

Always check the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest and most accurate weather updates before you go out. This helps keep you safe and lets you fish responsibly.

For safety or navigation, always use official sources.

In Australia, check the Bureau of Meteorology’s website or app for the latest weather warnings and forecasts. You can also use Maritime Safety Queensland’s website and Marine Traffic for real-time ship tracking. (Maritime Safety Queensland, 2025)

Now, let’s take a closer look at what weather, tides, and weather warnings mean, and why we share this information. It’s important to understand.

1. What Getfished is and what it is not

• Getfished does not provide emergency warnings.
• We do not create alerts, instructions, or safety advice. Instead, we share information from sources like the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology.
• We display official warnings and modelled conditions to help anglers know what might be happening. This information is for awareness, not for direct instructions. Always check current conditions with official sources, such as the Bureau of Meteorology, before you go fishing to stay safe. In an emergency, contact local authorities or emergency services immediately.
• Don’t rely on this information for safety forecasts. That’s not what it’s for.
• Use weather forecasts here only as a guide to help plan your fishing.
• A smart angler always checks weather warnings and looks at an official source, like the Bureau of Meteorology, before heading out.

Where Getfished’s Weather Warnings Come From

Weather and marine warnings come from:

• Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology.
• That’s all we provide. We don’t add anything else.

Conditions and Forecasts

• We use modelled data from sources such as the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, NOAH, and others, depending on what’s available. We refresh our data every hour to ensure you have access to the most recent information. (Forecast weather - About MetEye, 2024) However, it’s always best to consult official sources, such as the Bureau of Meteorology, for the latest updates.
• We do not control this data.
• If there’s an error on our website or a provider’s site, the forecast could be wrong, and that could be dangerous. There may also be delays or outages in our data sources, which can affect the timeliness and accuracy of our information. Getfished tools check every hour, but this data is only as accurate as the source reports to us and cannot be guaranteed. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, many weather stations in Australia automatically send data frequently, with some reporting every minute and others every hour. However, for the most current and reliable updates, it is best to check official sources.

Where Getfished’s Tidal Data Comes From

• Our tidal data comes from the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology. Please don’t use it for navigation.

• References

• (n.d.). Disclaimer. Bureau of Meteorology. https://www.bom.gov.au/disclaimer

• (2025). Maritime Safety Queensland. msq.qld.gov.au. https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/

• = (2024). Forecast weather - About MetEye. Bureau of Meteorology. https://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/about/forecast-weather.shtml

• (2024). Bureau of Meteorology Observation Details. Bureau of Meteorology. https://www.bom.gov.au/catalogue/observations/about-weather-observations.shtml