Parsons 84.5
#1420 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · South Australia · near Victor Harbor
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score84.5 /100
Surfable days99% of the year
Clean days32% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell69% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.4 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Parsons
The best time to surf Parsons is April, July, September. The season runs Apr to Apr. In July the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.3 m. The nearest airport is ADL (77 km) and the nearest town is Victor Harbor (15 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 19% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 99% | 20% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 99% | 30% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 98% | 43% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| May | 100% | 37% | 1.4 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 97% | 36% | 1.2 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 99% | 47% | 1.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 100% | 40% | 1.4 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 42% | 1.4 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 38% | 1.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 100% | 26% | 1.3 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 99% | 16% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
Why 84.5
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%
19.3
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.5
Water comfort 10%
2.6
Access 10%
9.0
The detail
Faces 190° with 44% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 47% of days. Mean peak period 11.7 s. Days over 3 m: 1%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 36%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -35.632, 138.473 (OpenStreetMap).
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