Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° S 138.60° E

Issued: 8 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) sea temperature is
15.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Victor Harbour (Shark Alley) surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,772 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 24th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 24th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
0
2
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
907
975
828
490
439
303
687
1059
1223
1417
1082
950
715
580
462
273
297
411
378
373
373
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
S
5
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:59AM1.00m
11:10AM1.14m
11:34AM1.26m
12:00PM1.35m
11:03PM0.64m
12:26PM1.40m
11:49PM0.63m
12:52PM1.42m
00:24AM0.62m
1:18PM1.42m
00:56AM0.61m
Low Tide
1:22AM0.58m
2:07AM0.55m
2:53AM0.51m
10:13PM0.64m
3:36AM0.47m
9:56PM0.61m
4:16AM0.43m
9:51PM0.58m
4:53AM0.39m
9:52PM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
 mm
2
3
Temp °C
15
14
12
13
13
12
12
12
11
13
15
12
15
15
13
18
18
15
17
16
14
Feels °C
14
12
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
12
9
10
10
8
15
15
12
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
907
975
828
490
439
303
687
1059
1223
1417
1082
950
715
580
462
273
297
411
378
373
373
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
26
0.1
S
24
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
22
0.3
SSW
22
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
13
11
131
154
91
1
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
23
0.4
SSW
22
Energy kJ
54
181
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
1
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
3
3
7
35
22
36
14
2
5
6
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
13
1
1
8
0
6
8
6
1
6
6
8
8
6
0
0
1
1
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Australia - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
5
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
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.

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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