Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf break

Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

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Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) this week:

The surf forecast for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
0
2
3
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
523
594
1488
982
863
936
668
508
341
509
435
499
360
788
459
955
365
534
615
606
233
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
5
SW
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
E
0
NNW
10
SSW
10
W
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
N
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNW
cross-off
off
cross
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
12:40PM1.35m
00:20AM0.69m
1:09PM1.43m
00:26AM0.65m
1:38PM1.46m
00:11AM0.63m
2:09PM1.45m
2:40PM1.40m
3:12PM1.31m
3:43PM1.21m
Low Tide
8:12PM0.59m
5:03AM0.38m
9:17PM0.60m
5:21AM0.32m
10:47PM0.63m
5:43AM0.27m
6:06AM0.25m
6:31AM0.26m
6:54AM0.31m
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
2
Temp °C
19
20
16
16
15
14
17
16
14
16
16
15
17
17
15
18
17
14
17
17
15
17
19
16
16
13
13
16
14
13
14
12
12
14
14
14
16
16
13
14
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.8
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
11
Energy kJ
523
501
1488
982
863
936
668
508
341
509
435
243
360
452
459
955
365
534
615
606
179
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
1
SSW
17
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2
594
11
45
75
74
178
273
276
788
429
253
361
233
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
1
5
499
409
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
4
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
1
0
130
130
130
4
0
152
0
130
1185
130
0
130
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Australia - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
9
6
5
7
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
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Information about the Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Victor Harbour (Shark Alley)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Victor Harbour is 39 km (24 miles) from Rapid Bay. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rapid Bay. Rapid Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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