Tue
23 Jun
38%
Activity
Moon Phase
1st quarter
Moonrise
12:34pm
Major Windows
6:39am – 8:39am
6:18pm – 8:18pm
Minor Windows
12:06am – 2:06am
11:34am – 1:34pm
Fishing Forecast Location
Kilcunda
Today's Kilcunda 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
·
6:18pm
Current Weather
·
Light Drizzle 12.2 C
Pressure
·
1026 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:35am
Sunset
·
5:04pm
Daily Timing
Solunar
Sampled indicators for Kilcunda place conditions in the quiet band at 38% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
38% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
06:39 – 08:39
Centre · 07:39
Strength · 42.1%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
18:18 – 20:18
Centre · 19:18
Strength · 85.1%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
00:06 – 02:06
Centre · 01:06
Strength · 37.9%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:34 – 13:34
Centre · 12:34
Strength · 35.2%
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
Light Drizzle
12.2°C
Today
Maximum
13.5°C
Minimum
7.6°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Tue
23 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
7.6°C to 13.5°C
Rain
1.9 mm
Wed
24 Jun
Dense Drizzle
Range
11.0°C to 13.3°C
Rain
8.1 mm
Thu
25 Jun
Overcast
Range
8.3°C to 13.4°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Fri
26 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
5.3°C to 12.5°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Sat
27 Jun
Overcast
Range
6.0°C to 13.3°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
28 Jun
Light Showers
Range
5.4°C to 14.9°C
Rain
2.4 mm
Mon
29 Jun
Light Showers
Range
8.9°C to 15.3°C
Rain
7.7 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
1026
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
13.5 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
22.1 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
1.50 m
Max wave
1.52 m
Wave period
8.70 s
Swell
1.40 m
Wind wave
0.64 m
Water temp
14.3 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: caution
Water: cold
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
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 10.60 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 14.3 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 Kilcunda
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
18
This year
0
This season
0
Species mentioned
5
Reported species
Bluefin Tuna
Australian Salmon
Black Bream
Flathead
Snapper
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Kilcunda reports are spread fairly evenly across Bluefin Tuna, Australian Salmon and Black Bream.
This chart is best read as a guide to reported species presence at this location.
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 5 species mentions for this location.
Kilcunda Fishing
Fishing Kilcunda and surf fishing are synonymous. I’ve fished here for Australian Salmon, Tailor and even Gummy Sharks. It’s well worth a visit. There’s some good accommodation available. So you can make it a weekend away. Although it’s certainly close enough to Melbourne for a day trip.
The Kilcunda area is actually broken up into three distinct kinds of fishing. Even though it’s normally associated with surf fishing from the beautiful nine kilometres of ocean beach.
The fact is it also has excellent rock fishing opportunities. Plus some estuary fishing on the Powlett River. From the rocks of Black Head below the caravan park to the Powlett River is 9km of unbroken ocean beaches.
My favourite surf fishing spot was just below and slightly to the left of the cemetery. Sometimes called the Blue Hole. Standing on the old railway line, looking towards the breakers you’ll see a darker blue area.
This hole is a great place to cast and catch species like Australian Salmon and Tailor. There are a large number of these holes along the length of the beach. Some of them change according to current and weather action.
Spotting them is always easiest from atop the dunes.
The rocks at Black Head in particular offer some excellent Leatherjacket and Luderick spots for the cautious. These rocks receive the full effect of Bass Straight. It’s all to easy to get swept off, so a life jacket and shoes with rock spikes are recommended.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Kilcunda, 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!
Kilcunda is a location within the region of:
Bass Coast, Victoria, Australia.
Kilcunda Overview
| Latitude | -38.55 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 145.4833
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 123.02 km |
| Platform | Beaches Land based Rocks |
| Rivers | Powlett river |
| Amenities | Camping caravan park Car parking Hotel motel Shops Toilets |
| Best Times | Dawn to dusk with the surf beaches fishing best at high tide |
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🛈 Getfished Reporting Summaries Source
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