Station Pier fishing today
- Best time to fish 5:10–6:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 12:12 am (0.1 ft)
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 64 °F smooth · 6.6 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 54 °F from the S, gusts 5 · clear
- Sun 6:16 am–7:52 pm 13 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 80% waning gibbous
- Coefficient 85 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 10–12
- Major solunar period 3:24–5:24 am today's activity: medium
Today in Station Pier there are high tides at 6:56 am (2.8 ft) and 6:06 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 12:12 am and 12:51 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:12 am. The sun rises at 6:16 am and sets at 7:52 pm: 13 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 80% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:24 am to 5:24 am and from 3:56 pm to 5:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Clear, 54 °F.
Fishing in Station Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:06 pm, coefficient 85
- Major period 3:56–5:56 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.30 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 6:06 pm high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 6:00 am to 6:50 am, with the 6:56 am high tide and sunrise. Also good from 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, with the 12:51 pm low tide and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Australasian snapper, mulloway and striped mullet. What you can catch
About Station PierThe pier
In Port Melbourne, 0.7 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Port Melbourne →
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Beach day in Station Pier
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Water at 64 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 12:51 pm: more sand
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:12 am
Low tide at 12:12 am and 12:51 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:56 am and 6:06 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and low tide at 12:51 pm, though with light offshore wind and very high UV.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Station Pier
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- Port Melbourne Beach 0.3 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Sandridge Beach 0.6 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- South Melbourne Beach 0.8 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Middle Park Beach 1.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- West Beach 2.1 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Williamstown Beach 2.7 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- St Kilda Beach 2.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Elwood Beach 4.0 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Station Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 12:12 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:56 am 2.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 12:51 pm 1.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:06 pm 2.6 ft · coef. 85
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 12 min to low tide at 12:12 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 6:56 am high tide and 85 for the 6:06 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 20 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 4 (0.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 1 to 2 (coefficient 85, 2.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 23 to 24 (coefficient 50, 1.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Fri 30 | 6:16 am · 7:52 pm | Low tide 12:12 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:56 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:06 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 85 | 80% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:15 am · 7:54 pm | Low tide 12:59 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:40 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 1:31 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:51 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 84 | 70% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:14 am · 7:55 pm | Low tide 1:45 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:23 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 2:11 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 7:39 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 82 | 59% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:13 am · 7:56 pm | Low tide 2:31 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:06 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:30 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 78 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:12 am · 7:57 pm | Low tide 3:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:50 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:43 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:27 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 74 | 37% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:10 am · 7:58 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:36 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 4:41 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 27% | Major periods 8:03 am · 8:26 pm | Medium |
| Thu 5 | 6:09 am · 7:59 pm | Low tide 4:59 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:26 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:49 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 63 | 18% | Major periods 8:48 am · 9:10 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Williamstown station (Melbourne, TICON-4), 1.7 mi from Station Pier. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Station Pier
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:00 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Deakin University, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Station Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:51 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm
- 0.6 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:12 am (11:57 pm–12:30 am), high tide 6:56 am (6:40–7:20 am), low tide 12:51 pm (12:20–1:20 pm) and high tide 6:06 pm (5:50–6:21 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 63.9–65.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:20 pm. Waning gibbous (80%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:40 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Point Gellibrand Williamstown Fish seen: Ground Mullet, Spratelloides robustus, Grey Leatherjacket, Smooth Toadfish 2.4 mi
- Point Gelibrand Fish seen: Smooth Toadfish, Trachinops caudimaculatus, Common Weedfish, Diodon nicthemerus 2.4 mi
- Williamstown SLSC Fish seen: Ground Mullet, Girella zebra, Siphamia cephalotes, Scorpis aequipinnis 2.9 mi
- Williamstown Breakwall (Deep) Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Dactylophora nigricans, Girella zebra, Ground Mullet 2.9 mi
- Jawbone Fish seen: Trachinops caudimaculatus, Dactylophora nigricans, Rock Perch, Girella zebra 3.3 mi
- North Rd Brighton Fish seen: Smooth Toadfish, Spratelloides robustus, Siphamia cephalotes, Ground Mullet 4.7 mi
- Altona Beach Fish seen: Diodon nicthemerus, Spratelloides robustus, Girella zebra, Siphamia cephalotes 5.3 mi
- Jawbone Marine Sanctuary 3.3 mi
- Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary 9.1 mi
- East West Dive & Salvage 1.2 mi
- Snorkel and Dive Safari 5.7 mi
- Ocean Divers 8.6 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Station Pier
Now in Station Pier
- Low / high
- 49 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.37 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 51° | 49° | 55° | 69° | 78° | 75° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 S | 1 N | 3 NNE | 2 NE | 3 NNE | 11 N | 7 N | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 25 | 19 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 54° 2 S 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 1 N 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 3 NNE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 2 NE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 3 NNE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 11 N 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 7 N 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 5 NE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 30 | 49 / 78 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 6:56 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 74 °F | 17 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 7:40 am · 6:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 65 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 8:23 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 66 °F | 4 mph E | 1.2 ft | 9:06 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 64 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | 9:50 am · 9:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 67 °F | 15 mph W | 2.7 ft | 10:36 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 63 °F | 8 mph W | 2.2 ft | 11:26 am · 11:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 72 °F | 14 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 12:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 56 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.9 ft | 1:18 am · 1:19 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 58 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 2:41 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 68 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | 3:47 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 82 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 4:41 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 68 / 86 °F | 16 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 5:27 am · 4:36 pm | |
| Thu 12 | 62 / 74 °F | 15 mph NW | 2.5 ft | 6:09 am · 5:14 pm |
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 58° / 74° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 55° / 65° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 50° / 66° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 64° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 51° / 67° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 47° / 63° 2.2 ft
- Fri 6 Drizzle 51° / 72° 1.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+9.0 °F; normal high: 69 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:00 am (local time).
The sun in Station Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:15 am
- Full dark 8:54 pm
- Civil dawn 5:48 am
- Civil dusk 8:20 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 13 h 36 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:17 pm
- Full dark 8:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,321,162 mi away and looks 32′ 12″ across.
The moon in Station Pier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 227,049 mi away and looks 32′ 41″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:24–5:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:56–5:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:28–9:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 7:29 amNov 2 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pmNov 9 in 10 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 pmNov 17 in 18 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 1:54 amNov 25 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Station Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Station Pier 0.0 mi
- Princes Pier 0.3 mi
- Lagoon Pier 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Williamstown Boat Ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Yarra's Edge Marina 1.6 mi
- Anchorage Marina 1.7 mi
- The FlyFisher 1.9 mi
- Compleat Angler 2.5 mi
- Fuel dock 1.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Leading Lights 0.4 mi north
Other lighthouses nearby: Williamstown Lighthouse (1.9 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Station PierTides nearby
- Princes Pier0.3 mi
- Port Melbourne0.7 mi
- City of Port Phillip0.8 mi
- Albert Park1.2 mi
- Middle Park1.8 mi
- South Melbourne2.1 mi
- Williamstown2.2 mi
- St Kilda West2.4 mi
- Newport2.5 mi
- Yarraville2.6 mi
Station Pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 37.844° S, 144.931° E.
- It is 37 mi northeast of Geelong, the main place in Victoria. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Geelong.
- In Port Melbourne, 0.7 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Williamstown, is 1.7 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Melbourne Port (0.2 mi), Princes Pier (0.3 mi), Sandridge Beach (0.8 mi), South Melbourne beach (1.0 mi).
Questions about Station PierQuestions
Where is Station Pier?
A pier in Port Melbourne, 0.7 mi from the center, Victoria (Australia). The coast faces south.
Can you fish at Station Pier?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Station Pier?
Today in Station Pier there are high tides at 6:56 am (2.8 ft) and 6:06 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 12:12 am and 12:51 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Station Pier?
At 7:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Station Pier?
At 6:15 am. First light comes at 5:13 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 80% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:24–5:24 am, Minor 8:28–9:28 am, Major 3:56–5:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Station Pier?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 78 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Station Pier?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the south-southwest. The water is 63.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Station Pier?
The best time to visit Station Pier is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 79 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Williamstown (Melbourne) station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).