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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Moonrise:
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Moon over:
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Visibility:36%
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Third Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:378,067 kmProximity:64.9 %
Moon Phases for Barwon Heads
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average Day
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minor Time:02:33 am - 04:33 am
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major Time:07:27 am - 09:27 am
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minor Time:12:22 pm - 02:22 pm
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major Time:07:44 pm - 09:44 pm
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
Tide | Time | Height |
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high | 06:30 am | 4.76 ft |
low | 12:24 pm | 2.03 ft |
high | 06:02 pm | 4.27 ft |
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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![]() Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 4.76 ft
, Coeff: 83
low:
, 2.03 ft
high:
, 4.27 ft
, Coeff: 66
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![]() Waning Crescent |
low:
, 0.82 ft
high:
, 4.4 ft
, Coeff: 71
low:
, 2.1 ft
high:
, 3.97 ft
, Coeff: 56
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![]() Waning Crescent |
low:
, 1.21 ft
high:
, 4.1 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 2.13 ft
high:
, 3.74 ft
, Coeff: 48
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![]() Waning Crescent |
low:
, 1.61 ft
high:
, 3.9 ft
, Coeff: 54
low:
, 2.03 ft
high:
, 3.67 ft
, Coeff: 46
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![]() Waning Crescent |
low:
, 1.87 ft
high:
, 3.84 ft
, Coeff: 51
low:
, 1.8 ft
high:
, 3.81 ft
, Coeff: 50
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![]() New Moon |
low:
, 1.97 ft
high:
, 3.87 ft
, Coeff: 53
low:
, 1.51 ft
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![]() New Moon |
high:
, 4.1 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 1.94 ft
high:
, 4 ft
, Coeff: 57
low:
, 1.21 ft
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October Fishing Report
October brings classic spring action to Barwon Heads with rising water temps and cleaner windows between fronts. In the surf, schools of Australian salmon are pushing along Ocean Grove beaches—watch for birds and whitewater; metal slugs and pilchard baits are doing damage. Inside the estuary, bream and trevally are active on the run-in tide, especially around structure; slow-rolled soft plastics and prawn baits work well.
On the inshore reefs, King George whiting and southern calamari are reliable when the swell eases and the water clears. Small squid jigs in natural patterns and pipi/squid strips for whiting are the go. Along the sand holes and channel edges, flathead are spreading out; 2.5–4 inch paddle-tail plastics hopped near the bottom are producing.
Early and late sessions around tide changes are best, with light southerly or westerly winds favoring clearer water. Snapper reports are building on the outer edges with fresh squid or pilchard, particularly after a barometric rise. Night anglers are also finding the odd gummy shark on fresh strip baits.
Top tip: Carry both bright and natural lures—switch to brighter profiles after a blow or in milky water, and go natural when the estuary or inshore reefs clear to keep bites coming.
Best Fishing Spots in the greater Barwon Heads area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 3 wharf(s) in this area.
Swan Bay Jetty - 14.5387321968km , Pilot Jetty - 15.19262980909km , Stony Jetty - 17.66648883455km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 13 beaches and bays in this area.
Thirteenth Beach - 2.92834359145km , Bancoora Beach - 7.56000561381km , Stingray Bay - 8.29553693175km , Lonsdale Bay - 12.06022069214km , Whites Beach - 13.10956745128km , Swan Bay Jetty - 14.5387321968km , Swan Bay - 15.02394679032km , Zeally Bay - 15.23865044447km , Nepean Bay - 15.99116351982km , Front Beach - 16.13519624453km , Stingaree Bay - 16.23125155728km , Eastern Beach - 17.29051786702km , Corio Bay - 17.72888748372km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Barwon Heads. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Pacey Island - 2.2632213464km , Barwon Head - 2.53899056076km , Thirteenth Beach - 2.92834359145km , Ant Spit - 5.26871609565km , Lake Connewarre - 5.82876294505km , Bancoora Beach - 7.56000561381km , Stingray Bay - 8.29553693175km , Barwon River - 8.73221455408km , Point Lonsdale - 11.13657996548km , Thompsons Creek - 11.29248774941km , Lake Lorne - 11.45508181778km , Curlewis Bank - 11.47062557699km , Victory Bight - 11.73574317755km , Lonsdale Bay - 12.06022069214km , Rip Bank - 12.68860249015km , Burnt Point - 12.83896422537km , The Rip - 12.97476782492km , Tip Island - 12.99606708199km , Whites Beach - 13.10956745128km , Nepean Bank - 13.65590767259km , Point Nepean - 14.29673411403km , Swan Bay Jetty - 14.5387321968km , Lighthouse Point - 14.86560175144km , Shortland Bluff - 14.93235997486km , Swan Bay - 15.02394679032km , Pilot Jetty - 15.19262980909km , Zeally Bay - 15.23865044447km , Mangrove Island - 15.36112814037km , Mangrove Islet - 15.36112814037km , Point Henry - 15.96185052422km , Nepean Bay - 15.99116351982km , Front Beach - 16.13519624453km , Stingaree Bay - 16.23125155728km , Swan Island - 16.6553979637km , Limeburners Point - 16.74937743079km , Rat Island - 16.81216044839km , Eastern Beach - 17.29051786702km , Point Norgate - 17.30223617638km , Stony Jetty - 17.66648883455km , Corio Bay - 17.72888748372km





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