Sparras surf break

Sparras surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 AEST
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Sparras surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sparras sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sparras this week:

The surf forecast for Sparras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sparras in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 15th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sparras over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
ESE
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)13121211101214121211101010101615141413615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7724962891817598891667857541337218131964912410710391108104136
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
NW
25
NW
20
W
25
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
N
10
NE
5
ENE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
15
E
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crossglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54
Sunset5:55--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:47--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
----1----------------
Temp. °C171523221514141314131115171616151415151319
Feels °C (?)16141817127781110101214131311121111916
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Information about the Sparras Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sparras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sparras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sparras 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 (Sparras) 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 Sparras 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.

Sparras is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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