Dump 89.6
#781 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · South Australia · near Victor Harbor
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score89.6 /100
Surfable days97% of the year
Clean days48% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell67% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.2 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Dump
The best time to surf Dump is April, May, July. The season runs Mar to Oct. In April the water sits around 18°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 1.3 m. The nearest airport is ADL (67 km) and the nearest town is Victor Harbor (4 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98% | 31% | 1.3 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 99% | 38% | 1.3 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 99% | 51% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Apr | 98% | 66% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| May | 96% | 59% | 1.3 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 88% | 46% | 1.2 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 96% | 64% | 1.2 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Aug | 97% | 57% | 1.3 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 99% | 58% | 1.3 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 43% | 1.2 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 100% | 39% | 1.3 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 99% | 32% | 1.2 m | 20°C | 2mm |
Why 89.6
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
24.0
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.2
Water comfort 10%
2.7
Access 10%
9.4
The detail
Faces 155° with 31% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 73% of days. Mean peak period 11.7 s. Days over 3 m: 1%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 42%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -35.538, 138.650 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Chiton Rocks🇦🇺 Australia · score 89.7Booma🇦🇺 Australia · score 89.8Bullies🇦🇺 Australia · score 89.8Horseshoe Bay🇦🇺 Australia · score 89.8
Compare Dump with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in AprilFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.