Tue
23 Jun
38%
Activity
Moon Phase
1st quarter
Moonrise
12:36pm
Major Windows
6:40am – 8:40am
6:19pm – 8:19pm
Minor Windows
12:07am – 2:07am
11:36am – 1:36pm
Fishing Forecast Location
Hastings Pier
Today's Hastings Pier fishing forecast is based on the current solunar and weather signals. Light precipitation; often fishable with minimal impact.
Updated local time
Moon Phase
1st Quarter
Estimated Fish Feeding Activity
38%
Possible bite intensity is 38%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
6:19pm
Current Weather
·
Mainly Clear 11.6 C
Pressure
·
1025 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:36am
Sunset
·
5:05pm
Daily Timing
Solunar
Sampled indicators for Hastings 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
06:40 – 08:40
Centre · 07:40
Strength · 44.1%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
18:19 – 20:19
Centre · 19:19
Strength · 86.5%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
00:07 – 02:07
Centre · 01:07
Strength · 39.2%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:36 – 13:36
Centre · 12:36
Strength · 37%
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
11.6°C
Today
Maximum
14.0°C
Minimum
8.2°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Tue
23 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
8.2°C to 14.0°C
Rain
0.5 mm
Wed
24 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
9.9°C to 13.6°C
Rain
1.5 mm
Thu
25 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
8.2°C to 14.3°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Fri
26 Jun
Overcast
Range
6.7°C to 11.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
27 Jun
Overcast
Range
6.8°C to 12.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
28 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
6.0°C to 14.4°C
Rain
0.9 mm
Mon
29 Jun
Overcast
Range
7.2°C to 15.0°C
Rain
0.0 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
1025
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
7.3 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
15.7 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
0.66 m
Max wave
0.66 m
Wave period
9.40 s
Swell
0.64 m
Wind wave
0.22 m
Water temp
13.7 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: moderate
Water: cold
Marine conditions appear manageable based on currently available wave readings.
Marine caution
Moderate waves call for more margin, particularly in open or exposed water. 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 11.30 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 13.7 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 Hastings Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
3
This year
3
This season
3
Species mentioned
1
Reported species
Mullet
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Mullet leads the reports for Hastings Pier.
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 1 species mentions for this location.
Hastings Pier Fishing
Hastings Pier is a land-based fishing spot on Western Port Bay, reached from Skinner Street in Hastings. Access is straightforward for shore anglers, with a nearby car park and public toilets, plus facilities around the base of the pier at Fred Smith Reserve. The pier format makes it useful for anglers without a boat, but the railings can be awkward when setting up rods, so plan how gear will sit before committing to a position.
Tide and light are important factors here. High tide is worth prioritising, especially around dawn or dusk, and night sessions can change how the pier fishes. Sandy patches are useful water to reach when targeting bottom-feeding bay species, while the pylons and the shadow lines beneath the pier lights create more defined structure. Gummy sharks are a night option, so larger fish and landing height need to be considered before fishing heavier baits.
Work the pier by matching casts to the available structure rather than staying fixed in one pattern. Sandy gaps suit baits such as pipis, Bass yabbies or squid strips, while the pylons can hold fish close to the timber. After dark, squid jigs are worth casting around the lit and shaded edges under the pier lights. Soft plastics and metal lures also have a place when fish are moving through, but bait control around tide movement remains a practical part of fishing this pier.
A rod holder attachment or a protected rod-rest setup can help with the railings. A drop net is worth having on hand for larger catches, particularly at night or when fishing baits intended for gummy sharks.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Hastings 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!
Hastings Pier is a location within the region of:
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
Hastings Pier Overview
| Latitude | -38.3077 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.1905
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 72.64 km |
| Bays | Western port |
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