Victor Harbor Dump
The Dump is Victor Harbor's go-to reef break—a quality right-hander that peels over a rocky shelf on the Fleurieu Peninsula's south coast. When clean SW groundswell arrives from the Southern Ocean, the wave offers punchy walls and occasional barrel sections. The break sits in an area known locally as Shark Alley, so awareness is essential. Located about 80 minutes south of Adelaide, The Dump provides a genuine reef break experience that rewards those willing to make the drive from the city.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 240°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Access: 6km from Victor Harbor town. Rocky shore access.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Aug
Secondary: May, Sep
Winter SW groundswell season.
Getting There
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