Sparras Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Torquay, Australia)

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Sparras Surf Guide

Sparrows in Qeenscliff is a fairly exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Take care of rocks in the line up.

Sparras Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	4	fairly consistent	16.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sparras:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sparras occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Sparras (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Sparras with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 63% of the time in July while 29% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 8% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

63%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

29%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sparras Location Map

Interactive Sparras surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Sparras is Avalon Airport (AVV) in Australia, 38 km (24 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Sparras is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), also in Australia, 82 km (51 miles) away.

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Sparras Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 22:04 Local Time

m, °C	Wed		Thu
ft, °F	7PM	10PM	1AM	4AM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SW	SSW
Period (s)	9	12	12	12
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross

What does Sparras look like?

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Credit: Darren Evans Credit: Darren Evans Credit: Darren Evans

Tides at Sparras

Current tide and informaton

For Bancoora, 11 km from Sparras.

Next High Water: 02:33am | 1.58m

Next Low Water: 08:49am | 0.26m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Sparras Sea Temperature

The Sparras water temperature is rather cool (16.8 °C) and the air temperature will feel about the same. A good quality spring wetsuit with optional neoprene boots should suffice. No need for wetsuit gloves.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit and neoprene boots.