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Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) Surf Forecast
/ SA – East Coast (28 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 25 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 31st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | |
366 | 454 | 485 | 378 | 270 | 216 | 189 | 125 | 103 | 98 | 85 | 140 | 156 | 133 | 330 | 371 | 307 | 346 | 333 | 977 | 947 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 11:30AM0.92m | 4:37PM0.83m | 10:08PM0.79m | 11:30AM1.06m | 10:37PM0.77m | 11:46AM1.20m | 11:01PM0.75m | 12:08PM1.30m | 11:24PM0.73m | 12:33PM1.38m | 11:47PM0.71m | 12:59PM1.42m | 00:12AM0.69m | 1:25PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58AM0.64m | 4:18PM0.83m | 8:40PM0.78m | 8:28PM0.75m | 3:31AM0.53m | 8:22PM0.72m | 3:57AM0.47m | 8:27PM0.69m | 4:23AM0.42m | 8:43PM0.66m | 4:50AM0.37m | 9:06PM0.64m | 5:16AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 |
— | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 366 | 454 | 280 | 329 | 270 | 216 | 189 | 99 | 80 | 58 | 38 | 140 | 156 | 36 | 2 | 371 | 307 | 346 | 333 | 977 | 947 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | S 18 | — | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | S 21 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 108 | 198 | 485 | 378 | 249 | 189 | 36 | 125 | 93 | 98 | 85 | 24 | 8 | 133 | 6 | — | 12 | 67 | 229 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SW 20 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 12 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 20 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | 16 | — | 63 | 103 | 31 | 34 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 26 | — | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | SW 6 | — | — | NE 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 58 | 330 | — | 67 | — | — | 6 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 163 | 159 | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 412 | 412 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 579 | 579 |
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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.
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