Tue
23 Jun
39%
Activity
Moon Phase
1st quarter
Moonrise
12:38pm
Major Windows
6:42am – 8:42am
6:21pm – 8:21pm
Minor Windows
12:09am – 2:09am
11:38am – 1:38pm
Fishing Forecast Location
Werribee South Pier
Today's Werribee South 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
39%
Possible bite intensity is 39%, suggesting quiet fishing conditions.
Next Bite · Major
·
6:21pm
Current Weather
·
Mainly Clear 12.9 C
Pressure
·
1027 hPa
Sunrise
·
7:37am
Sunset
·
5:08pm
Daily Timing
Solunar
Sampled indicators for Werribee South Pier place conditions in the quiet band at 39% potential bite intensity.
Solunar Score Today
39% Potential Bite (Feeding) Intensity
Major Bite Windows
Major 1
06:42 – 08:42
Centre · 07:42
Strength · 47.5%
Underfoot transit major
Major 2
18:21 – 20:21
Centre · 19:21
Strength · 88.8%
Overhead transit major
Minor Bite Windows
Minor 1
00:09 – 02:09
Centre · 01:09
Strength · 41.4%
Moonset minor
Minor 2
11:38 – 13:38
Centre · 12:38
Strength · 40%
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
12.9°C
Today
Maximum
16.1°C
Minimum
6.7°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Tue
23 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
6.7°C to 16.1°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Wed
24 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
8.8°C to 15.3°C
Rain
0.2 mm
Thu
25 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
9.3°C to 12.8°C
Rain
0.1 mm
Fri
26 Jun
Overcast
Range
7.8°C to 11.0°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sat
27 Jun
Overcast
Range
6.6°C to 10.8°C
Rain
0.0 mm
Sun
28 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
6.7°C to 12.8°C
Rain
1.2 mm
Mon
29 Jun
Light Drizzle
Range
11.6°C to 15.2°C
Rain
0.7 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
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
2.9 km/h
Direction
W
Today max
12.0 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
0.22 m
Max wave
0.24 m
Wave period
5.85 s
Swell
0.16 m
Wind wave
0.14 m
Water temp
13.4 C
Marine interpretation
Wave: low
Water: cold
Marine observations point to a reasonably fishable sea state.
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 9.05 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 13.4 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 Werribee South Pier
Recent catch activity for this location.
Reports analysed
8
This year
8
This season
0
Species mentioned
2
Reported species
Snapper
Black Bream
Species most often mentioned in local reports
Snapper stands out in Werribee South Pier reports, with Black Bream also showing up regularly.
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 2 species mentions for this location.
Werribee South Pier Fishing
Werribee South Pier sits at the Werribee River estuary, beside the Werribee boat ramp and close to the adjoining Werribee South beach. It is a land-based pier option with free, extensive parking and a comfortable fishing platform, with nearby family facilities including picnic areas, barbecues and a playground. Access is straightforward from Melbourne’s western side via the Princes Highway, but the pier can be busy on warm nights when both swimming and fishing activity increase. The nearby toilets are present but may be in poor condition, so they should not be relied on as a strong amenity.
The main [fishing factors](/https://getfished.fish/ at this pier are weed, river colour and current. From September through early December the area can be especially weedy, and the problem has been worse in periods without dredging. Heavy rain in Melbourne’s west can discolour the Werribee River entrance, which may slow bream fishing. Current can also move quickly at times, so bait control and rig choice matter more here than they do on a still beach. Flathead are present in the estuary, but the adjoining beach and exposed sand after dredging can be more relevant for them than the pier itself.
Fish the pier with the weed in mind before choosing a spot or rig. When weed is thick, both bait and lures can foul quickly, and a running sinker is less suitable because it is harder to keep clear of the weed. A paternoster may still collect weed at times, so a weedless approach is worth considering, particularly when casting lures. The pier gives access to habitat beneath and around the structure as well as water out from the platform, so it can be worth varying cast angles and distance rather than repeatedly dropping into the same weed line.
Light tackle is the most useful supported gear direction for this location. Mainline at or below 10 lb is appropriate, with a slightly heavier leader only where needed. The reason for staying light is practical rather than theoretical: the pier can fish slowly when conditions are off, and excess weight or bulky rigs can make the weed problem worse. When the current is moving or weed is heavy, choose enough weight and leader strength to stay in contact without turning the rig into an anchor for floating weed.
Can Getfished tell if fish are biting at Werribee South 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!
Werribee South Pier is a location within the region of:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Werribee South Pier Overview
| Werribee South Pier is also known by these names: | Werribee pier Werribee river pier |
|---|---|
| Latitude | -37.9579 |
| Longitude | 144.715
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| Nearest city | Melbourne |
| Distance | 27.05 km |
| Platform | Beaches Jetties Land based Piers |
| Bays | Port phillip bay |
| Rivers | Werribee river |
| Amenities | Bbq Boat ramp Boat trailer parking Camping caravan park Car parking Picnic shelter Playground Shops Tackle store Toilets |
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