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Melbourne Port Phillip sailing conditions today

GO — Yes — go sailing. Sailing score 100/100 · Australia. Better window tomorrow around 5:00 AM.

About sailing in Melbourne Port Phillip

Port Phillip Bay shelters Melbourne with broad reaches, bay beaches, and access to Bass Strait beyond the heads.

Best time to sail

November through March for warm weather; summer sea breezes make afternoon sailing reliable.

Sailing notes

Strong tidal streams at Port Phillip Heads; sudden southerly busters can catch crews in the bay.

Melbourne Port Phillip wind and sailing weather

Afternoon southerly sea breeze in summer; northerlies ahead of fronts bring hot, gusty conditions.

Melbourne Port Phillip sailing FAQ

What are sailing conditions like in Melbourne Port Phillip today?

SailCall publishes a live go, caution, or no-go sailing conditions verdict for Melbourne Port Phillip based on wind, seas, visibility, and timing. Check the live score on this page before you leave the dock.

When is the best time to sail in Melbourne Port Phillip?

November through March for warm weather; summer sea breezes make afternoon sailing reliable.

What wind patterns should I expect in Melbourne Port Phillip?

Afternoon southerly sea breeze in summer; northerlies ahead of fronts bring hot, gusty conditions.

Is Melbourne Port Phillip in Australia suitable for day sailing?

Melbourne Port Phillip is a popular day-sail venue in Australia. Check the live SailCall verdict for today's wind, seas, sailing score, and go/no-go recommendation before you leave the dock.

Is it good for sailing in Melbourne Port Phillip?

Yes — Sailing Score 100/100.

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What SailCall covers

Wind, seas, rain, visibility, and pressure for today's coastal day sail, using WeatherAPI.com forecast and marine data. Wave outlook is included; tide times are not yet — check a local tide table before harbor entry. Not a chart plotter or passage planner.

Should I go sailing today?

Melbourne Port Phillip

GO

Yes — go sailing

100

Sailing score

Next 24 hours

Hourly sailing comfort at the harbor — today and tomorrow are local to the marina.

Best intervals: Tomorrow 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Boat type

Showing Keelboat wind thresholds

Tomorrow
NowTmr 1amTmr 7amTmr 1pmTmr 7pm
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Hover or tap an hour for details · Next 24 hours

Better window tomorrow around 5:00 AM

At harbor: Thu, Aug 13, 5:00 AM (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

The call

Conditions near Melbourne Port Phillip look favorable — the best window in the next 24 hours is tomorrow morning.

Location

Melbourne Port Phillip, Australia

-37.8400°, 144.9460°Open in OpenStreetMap

Today's seas

Daily wave outlook from WeatherAPI.com. Waves and swell, not tides.

Significant waves
0.0 m
Relatively calm on the surface. Still check wind against tide at the harbor mouth.
Swell
0.0 m
Swell period and direction affect how the boat rolls and whether wind waves stack on top.

Conditions at a glance

What stood out in the forecast

Wind

Good

9 kt · BF 3

Sustained to 9 kt · gusts to 14 kt · BF 4

Beaufort 4 — a workable breeze for most day sails. Watch for funneling between headlands and tall buildings near harbors; local gusts can exceed the open-water forecast.

Seas

Good

0.0 m

Significant wave height 0.0 m

Relatively modest seas today (swell ~0.0 m). Still evaluate harbor entrance and wind against any tidal stream using local pilot notes.

Rain

Poor

63%

1.9 mm total · 63% peak chance · 20 wet hour(s)

20 hour(s) with meaningful rain risk — expect reduced visibility, saturated decks, and slower reaction times. Full waterproof layers and clear eyewear help; consider delaying if comfort and sightlines matter for your route.

Air temperature

Good

13°C

Air 8–13°C · feels like 6–13°C

Comfortable air temperatures for deck work, but water temperature may still be much colder — a dip without proper gear can shock even on a warm day.

Visibility

Fair

1.1 nm

Lowest 1.1 nm · best 5.4 nm today

Visibility may dip to 1.1 nm even if the best part of the day reaches 5.4 nm. Haze, rain, or low cloud can hide buoys until you are close — brief the crew on what to watch for.

Barometric pressure

Good

1022 hPa

1022 hPa ↑ rising (7 hPa change)

Pressure has risen about 7 hPa — weather often stabilizes, though wind and waves can lag by several hours. A positive sign if other factors already look favorable.

UV / sun

Good

UV 2.5

Low index — still use basics on bright water. · peak near 13:00

Lower UV today, but reflection off water still adds exposure. Sunglasses and SPF remain cheap insurance on the water.

Why we said GO

What pushed the score — how we score

    How we decided

    We score sailing conditions with fixed thresholds, so you can see why we picked go, caution, or no-go. Official charts, tide books, and your own judgment still run the show.

    • GO — sailing score ≥70 with no critical blockers
    • CAUTION — score 45–69, or manageable risks
    • NO-GO — score <45 or dangerous wind/seas/storms

    Engine v1.2.0 · WeatherAPI.com marine + forecast · Evaluated Wed, Aug 12, 7:53 PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

    What should I do?

    What to do next

    • Check local tide tables

      SailCall does not include tide data yet — verify harbor depth before you go.

      At harbor: Thu, Aug 13, 5:00 AM (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

    Day outlook

    2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm

    Today

    Fair

    12°C / 9°C

    1.9 mm · 63% · 13 kt · BF 4

    Sail with preparation: rain in forecast (remaining hours).

    Tomorrow

    Fair

    13°C / 8°C

    1.0 mm · 62%

    Sail with preparation: rain in forecast.

    Forecast data from third-party providers.