Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 ACDT
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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
19.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 13th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 13th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
S
2.5
S
2.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
S
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
S
1.4
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)121111131414131312121211111212161514181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3176429082469371734952395183671866998043843869851935731445955913841429
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
E
20
S
0
SE
10
NNE
10
SSW
10
NE
20
NNW
20
WSW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
1.01
12:31AM
1.09
12:52AM
1.15
2:10PM
0.50
1:14AM
1.18
2:00PM
0.52
1:37AM
1.19
2:06PM
0.56
2:01AM
1.18
2:19PM
0.61
2:24AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:08AM
0.34
10:00AM
0.34
9:52AM
0.33
4:06PM
0.48
9:40AM
0.31
5:31PM
0.41
9:27AM
0.29
6:25PM
0.33
9:18AM
0.27
7:08PM
0.26
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-8:15--8:14--8:13--8:12--8:10--8:09--8:08-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211715161614171716192016262523312925302618
Feels °C (?)18131010109131313161714242222322825282519
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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 12 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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