
Surf Forecasts:
Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 9,933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2300 | 9933 | 9055 | 7930 | 5386 | 3924 | 2680 | 1984 | 2907 | 2610 | 1588 | 1288 | 1096 | 715 | 561 | 384 | 290 | 220 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:51AM0.61m | 12:30PM1.19m | 00:40AM0.68m | 12:49PM1.13m | 00:46AM0.77m | 1:06PM1.06m | 1:02AM0.88m | 1:20PM1.00m | 1:23AM0.98m | 1:33PM0.94m | 1:48AM1.06m | 1:45PM0.90m | 2:15AM1.12m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM0.53m | 8:21PM0.46m | 5:29AM0.43m | 7:50PM0.48m | 6:11AM0.36m | 7:22PM0.45m | 6:46AM0.33m | 7:10PM0.40m | 7:17AM0.34m | 7:11PM0.33m | 7:46AM0.39m | 7:20PM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
2300 | 9933 | 9055 | 7930 | 5386 | 3924 | 2680 | 1984 | 2907 | 2610 | 1588 | 1288 | 1096 | 715 | 561 | 384 | 290 | 220 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | S 26 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
147 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 240 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | 37 | 62 | 164 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 6 |
41 | 582 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 111 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 1043 | 1717 | 163 | 159 | 159 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 588 | 365 |
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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.










