Tue
23 Jun
38%
Activity
Moon Phase
1st quarter
Moonrise
12:37pm
Major Windows
6:41am – 8:41am
6:20pm – 8:20pm
Minor Windows
12:08am – 2:08am
11:37am – 1:37pm
Fishing Forecast Location
Altona Pier
Today's Altona Pier fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Drizzle may slightly improve feeding. Especially during solunar bite periods.
Updated local time
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
38%
Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
6:20pm
Current Weather
·
Mainly Clear 12.7 C
Pressure
·
1027 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:36am
Sunset
·
5:08pm
Daily Timing
Solunar
Sampled indicators for Altona Pier place conditions in the quiet band at 38% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
38% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
06:41 – 08:41
Centre · 07:41
Strength · 46.7%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
18:20 – 20:20
Centre · 19:20
Strength · 88.2%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
00:08 – 02:08
Centre · 01:08
Strength · 40.7%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:37 – 13:37
Centre · 12:37
Strength · 39.4%
Moonrise minor
7 Day Solunar Forecast
Plan upcoming fishing windows across the week
Compare daily bite activity, major feeding windows 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
Mainly Clear
12.7°C
Today
Maximum
16.2°C
Minimum
6.8°C
Rain
1.3 mm
Tue
23 Jun
Moderate Drizzle
Range
6.8°C to 16.2°C
Rain
1.3 mm
Wed
24 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
8.9°C to 15.2°C
Rain
0.3 mm
Thu
25 Jun
Overcast
Range
9.0°C to 12.6°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
26 Jun
Overcast
Range
7.4°C to 10.9°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
27 Jun
Overcast
Range
6.4°C to 10.7°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
28 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
6.2°C to 12.0°C
Rain
1.8 mm
Mon
29 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
11.1°C to 15.2°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Pressure
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Right now
1027
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.
Pressure trend chart will appear once more readings are available.
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
3.7 km/h
Direction
NE
Today max
10.0 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 and boating comfort
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
0.18 m
Max wave
0.20 m
Wave period
7.55 s
Swell
0.16 m
Wind wave
0.02 m
Water temp
13.5 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
Marine caution
Even lower wave 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 8.60 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 13.5 C, making immersion a more significant factor to plan for. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. 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 for Altona Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
2
This year
2
This season
0
Species mentioned
4
Reported species
Snapper
Australian Salmon
Black Bream
Squid
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Altona Pier reports are led by Snapper, with Australian Salmon and Black Bream not far behind.
This summary is based on reports tied to this location and is intended to sit beside 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 4 species mentions for this location.
Local bait trends
Bait turning up in reports
Pilchards set the pace here, while chicken and pipies also show up consistently.
It is a useful starting point, not a hard ranking.
Built from all-time reported bait mentions: 14 mentions across 3 distinct bait entries.
Share of the displayed top 3 bait mentions.
Altona Pier Fishing
The end of the pier is where the water is deepest. Fishing is usually best here when the tide is coming in. I’ve seen whiting feeding right at the end. Approach quietly, as they’re shy and will swim away if startled.
Altona Pier is a great place to fish, but it gets busy with swimmers and kids diving off the pier, especially in summer. This can make fishing a bit more challenging.
One year, I set up right at the end of the pier, facing the artificial reef. That night, the temperature stayed above 25°C, and the forecast for the next day was over 40°C.
A couple of guys who wanted to dive off the end told me there was a huge snapper halfway down the pier. It was obvious they just wanted me to move.
Even if you’re coming from the North Eastern suburbs, Altona Pier is still a great fishing spot and isn’t too far from most West, North, and North Eastern suburbs.
Take a look at Google Maps (satellite view) or Google Earth before you go. These tools give you a good view of underwater features such as artificial reefs, sandbanks, holes, and seagrass beds.
There’s plenty of parking and several cafes and food outlets close by.
To reach the artificial reef, you’ll need a rod length of around 10 to 12 feet.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Altona Pier, 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 fising 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!
Altona Pier is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Altona Pier Overview
| Latitude | -37.8733 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 144.8303
View on Google Maps |
| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 17.97 km |
| Platform | Land based Piers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Amenities | Bbq Shops Toilets Parking Hotels |
| Best Times | Dawn and dusk |
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