Port Phillip and Western Port water temperatures

                                                                                                                                18/10/26

Stay informed before your next session on the water. We provide weekly water temperature updates across key sectors of Port Phillip Bay and Western Port to help Victorian anglers plan their trips and track local conditions.

Port Phillip Bay temperatures 

Updated weekly, our Port Phillip readings break down conditions across the bay so you can monitor seasonal shifts:

  • North: 13.92°C (Werribee  to Altona)
  • Middle: 13.87°C (Black Rock down to Mornington spoil grounds and middle of bay)
  • South: 13.86°C (Queenscliff across to Portsea)

Readings reflect current weekly averages across key fishing marks.

Western Port water readings

Western Port's strong tidal flow and deeper channels bring unique temperature profiles. Here are our weekly logged temperatures:

  • North: 14.97°C (Hastings and Tooradin channels)
  • South: 14.46°C (Flinders to Phillip Island ocean entrance)

Check back every week for the latest updates before launching.

Weekly updates for local anglers

Water temperature plays an essential role in fish movement, squid feeding activity, and seasonal migrations across Victoria's bays. Born2fish tracks and refreshes these numbers every week, offering local anglers a reliable guide for planning trips out on the saltwater.