
Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with E 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a tough stretch. If you’re chasing waves, you’re going to be doing a lot of waiting and watching. The good news is, this spot is very consistent, so the potential is always there, but the forecast isn't giving us much to work with.
We’re looking at a long, flat start. For the first week and a half, from Wednesday the 9th right through to the weekend of the 19th and 20th, there’s just nothing doing. Swell heights are hovering around that 1ft to 3ft mark, and with the combined energy of all swells directed here mostly in the low double digits, it’s just weak, weak, weak. The period is short too, mostly 5 to 9 seconds, so there’s no punch or shape to anything. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, chopping up what little texture there is. Water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about normal for this time of year. The jetty might be your best bet to try and catch a sliver, but honestly, it’s not worth the paddle.
There are a couple of mornings that will look tempting—Friday the 11th has a clean, glassy start with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the mornings of the 19th and 20th are forecast to be glassy with calm wind. But it’s a tease. The swell is just too small, at 1ft. You’d be surfing whitewater. It’s a classic case of a beautiful ocean with no waves to ride.
The pattern finally tries to shift in the third week. Around Monday the 21st of September, the swell starts to pick up a touch, getting to 2ft to 3ft. The energy numbers also climb into the 60s and 80s, so there's a little more push behind it. But the wind stays funky—cross-shore and cross-onshore—keeping it messy. Then on Wednesday the 23rd, we get the biggest swell of the whole window at 3ft with the energy just cracking 100 (moderate). It’s still under the 5ft mark, so not a big swell, but it’s something. The problem is the wind is up to 19 mph from the southeast, making it lumpy. With the beach/jetty setup and the cross-chop, this looks more like a kitesurfing day than a surfing day, to be honest.
So, in the end, there are no standout days in this 16-day window. There are no true options on offer. The swell does pick up a bit on the 23rd, but it’s blown out. If you’re desperate, that Wednesday morning might be the most interesting, but it’s not a recommendation. For a spot that's this consistent, it’s a surprise to see such a blank stretch. It tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change, so I’d keep an eye on it. But for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 4 |
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117 | 91 | 113 | 74 | 46 | 44 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 25 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:20PM0.44m | 7:44AM0.35m | 8:07PM0.42m | 8:33AM0.37m | 8:52PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.39m | 9:36PM0.35m | 10:08AM0.39m | 10:18PM0.30m | 10:55AM0.39m | 11:00PM0.25m | 11:42AM0.37m | 11:42PM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM-0.40m | 1:38AM-0.38m | 1:51PM-0.39m | 2:23AM-0.40m | 2:42PM-0.38m | 3:06AM-0.40m | 3:31PM-0.35m | 3:47AM-0.39m | 4:21PM-0.32m | 4:28AM-0.38m | 5:10PM-0.28m | 5:08AM-0.35m | 6:01PM-0.24m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
117 | 91 | 113 | 74 | 46 | 44 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 5 |
1 | 15 | 13 | 36 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | — | — | E 6 | N 8 | E 8 | E 15 |
— | — | — | 13 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 3 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 4 |
4 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 41 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 621 | 621 | 451 | 286 | 957 | 0 | 217 | 957 | 241 | 451 | 1579 | 217 | 217 | 1252 | 128 | 217 | 974 | 217 | 941 | 1819 | 190 |
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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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