Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 17 May 2026 ACST
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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
17.3° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 21st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
982
768
936
668
508
371
509
379
499
360
452
513
1206
1068
608
514
653
687
499
395
253
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
5
ESE
5
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
5
E
10
NE
5
ESE
0
NE
5
SSE
10
S
10
SE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:09PM1.43m
00:26AM0.65m
1:38PM1.46m
00:11AM0.63m
2:09PM1.45m
2:40PM1.40m
3:12PM1.31m
3:43PM1.21m
4:12PM1.10m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.60m
5:21AM0.32m
10:47PM0.63m
5:43AM0.27m
6:06AM0.25m
6:31AM0.26m
6:54AM0.31m
7:14AM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
1
Temp °C
16
16
14
17
17
15
17
16
14
16
16
14
15
15
13
14
14
12
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
14
14
14
12
11
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
13
11
13
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
982
768
936
668
508
371
509
379
243
360
452
441
1206
1068
608
514
653
687
499
395
253
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SSW
16
Energy kJ
11
45
75
74
178
273
276
513
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.6
S
6
Energy kJ
4
7
24
499
409
194
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
130
130
0
0
4
0
405
412
130
130
648
130
130
159
4
1
8
0
0
130
130
Best forecast wave conditions in South Australia - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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