Sebastian Inlet-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak (beach/jetty). Gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid 9-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for, from now through to the 18th of August. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, with periods all under 8 seconds, meaning weak, short-period wind slop. The combined energy is pathetic too – mostly between 5 and 68 (weak to very weak). Winds are a mixed bag of cross, cross-onshore, and choppy conditions. There’s a lot of “poor surf conditions” stamped on this forecast. Honestly, for the next week and a half, the setup here looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing; it’s that weak and messy.

Now, there’s a glimmer on the horizon. The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. Early doors we’ve got a glassy calm, with a clean 2ft swell from the E, period stretching to 12 seconds. That longer period is a sign of some better groundswell energy, and the combined energy hits 87 (moderate). It’s surfable but described as “very ordinary” – it won’t blow you away, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The crowd factor here is “sometimes” busy, so you might have some company but nothing insane. Also worth noting the water temp – it’s about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

The next day, Thursday morning the 20th of August, is similar. Another glassy start with 2ft from the E, period 10 seconds, and a combined energy of 53 (weak). Again, “very ordinary” but clean. After that, it fades back into small, choppy junk for the rest of the run.

If I had to pick a standout, it’s that Wednesday morning, the 19th. It’s not pumping, but it’s the cleanest, most promising window in a long, flat spell. After that, the second week looks very quiet again, with nothing else stepping up.

Rusty, signing off.

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