Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak this week:
The surf forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for most of the 16-day run, it’s quiet. There’s a real drought of decent surf to start, with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The first real hint of something proper doesn't show up until we get into early September. The water temp is sitting at about 86°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.
So, the standout – and really the only one worth talking about – comes on Tuesday, 1st September in the morning. Sebastian Inlet-First Peak picks up a moderate swell energy (104) with a 1ft easterly swell but what makes this special is the period jumping to a solid 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy from the SSE, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. That long period will mean better shaped waves, but at a beach/jetty setup, it can break a bit straight, so you’ll want to pick your peak. This is the best on offer.
The following morning, Wednesday, 2nd September, is also worth a mention. The swell nudges up to 2ft, still from the east (13-second period), and the wind goes dead calm – glassy. Energy is moderate (105). Again, clean conditions and that long-period east swell feeding in. It won't be huge, but it’ll be surfable and pretty.
After that, there’s a tease on Thursday, 3rd September morning. Swell comes up to 3ft from the east, period holding at 13 seconds, and energy jumps into the moderate range (252). Wind is light cross from the SE, so it’s a bit bumpy but not wrecked. That’s the biggest swell of the whole outlook, but the wind is not perfect – still, for a beach break, this could offer a few fun ones if you don’t mind a little texture.
Beyond that, it fades back to small, ordinary conditions with onshore breezes messing things up most afternoons. Nothing else in the second week really stands out as a must-surf session. Crowds at First Peak are *sometimes* an issue, so on those cleaner mornings you might have company, but it’s usually manageable.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Best bet is the morning of 1st September for the glass and the groundswell, with 3rd September morning offering the most size despite a light cross-breeze.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 17 | E 9 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | E 9 | NE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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12 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 38 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 29 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:35AM0.13m | 6:15PM0.33m | 6:21AM0.16m | 6:55PM0.34m | 7:05AM0.21m | 7:32PM0.34m | 7:47AM0.25m | 8:09PM0.35m | 8:30AM0.30m | 8:47PM0.34m | 9:13AM0.34m | 9:27PM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM-0.19m | 11:33AM-0.27m | 00:41AM-0.21m | 12:21PM-0.29m | 1:16AM-0.24m | 1:06PM-0.30m | 1:50AM-0.28m | 1:51PM-0.32m | 2:24AM-0.31m | 2:35PM-0.33m | 3:01AM-0.35m | 3:21PM-0.33m | 3:40AM-0.38m | ||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | ENE 11 |
8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 5 | 20 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 7 | E 10 | E 6 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | E 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 8 | ENE 11 | — |
12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 12 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 11 | — | — | E 10 | E 17 | E 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | NE 8 | ENE 11 | SE 4 | — |
3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 38 | 3 | 12 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 8 |
— | — | 4 | 8 | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | — | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 941 | 1453 | 217 | 837 | 1433 | 217 | 217 | 957 | 376 | 1016 | 1583 | 93 | 6 | 1009 | 3 | 957 | 1655 | 1002 |
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Information about the Sebastian Inlet-First Peak Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sebastian Inlet-First Peak 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 (Sebastian Inlet-First Peak) 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 Sebastian Inlet-First Peak 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.
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