Fishing weather in Dunedin
A 0–100 index for daytime hours from wind, rain, pressure and the moon. It is a rule of thumb for reference, not a scientific forecast of fish.
🎣 Today · Dunedin
Fair
Today's fishing index is 37/100.
37/100
- Morning golden hour
- 06:25–07:23
- Evening golden hour
- 19:24–20:23
- Moon
- Waxing crescent
- Illuminated
- 18%
Today
Thursday 15/10
37/100Fair
- Windaverage 18 km/h22/30
- Rainup to 100% chance, 10.9 mm0/25
- Pressurechanges up to 2.4 hPa / 3 h4/20
- Moonbetween new and full moon11/25
Tomorrow
Friday 16/10
27/100Poor
- Windaverage 20 km/h10/30
- Rainup to 71% chance, 0.7 mm5/25
- Pressurechanges up to 3.0 hPa / 3 h4/20
- Moonbetween new and full moon8/25
Fishing tips
- Go at golden hourFish usually bite more at dawn and late afternoon than in the midday sun.
- Steady pressureWhen pressure drops fast (before storms), fish often bite less.
- Check the tidesAt sea and in estuaries, fish are often active when the tide turns.
- Safety firstLeave the water at the first thunder; a fishing rod conducts electricity.
Fishing weather FAQ
How is the fishing index calculated?
A 0–100 score for daytime hours, adding points for light wind, little rain, steady pressure and a moon near new or full. It is a rule of thumb for reference, not a scientific forecast of fish.
Why does the moon phase matter for fishing?
New and full moons bring stronger (spring) tides that move water and food around — many anglers find fish bite better on those days.
How windy is too windy for fishing?
Above about 30 km/h, waves get big, bait is hard to control and boating is risky. A light breeze, though, ripples the water and can make fish less wary.