Sebastian Inlet-First Peak Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.87° N 80.45° W

Sebastian Inlet-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sebastian Inlet-First Peak sea temperature is
28.0° C
1.2° 

Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Sebastian Inlet - First Peak for the next couple of weeks. I’m gonna be honest: this ain’t a classic stretch, but there’s one window that’s worth getting your wetsuit damp.

The first real chance of a wave comes Saturday morning, August 8th. It’s a small, east-northeast swell, 4 ft, with a short period of 8 seconds – not much grunt behind it, and the combined wave energy is weak at 178. The wind is out of the SSE at 9 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean. The water temp is 82°, which is a bit cooler than the long-term average for this time of year by about 2°. If you know the Inlet, you know it likes some size and a clean line to really work. Saturday morning is going to be more about having the place to yourself than scoring bombs. Crowds are possible here, but with conditions this average, you’ll have plenty of elbow room. The swell is coming straight from the east, and the spot’s best direction is northeast – we’re a bit off, so the waves will be okay but not firing.

After that, it’s pretty bleak. Saturday afternoon the wind turns onshore and messes things up, with only 3 ft of weak, short-period junk and a score that says forget it. Sunday the 9th drops to 2 ft with a cross-breeze and energy down to 69. Monday the 10th is even smaller at 2 ft, and by Tuesday the 11th, we’re at 1 ft and glassy – you’ll be tempted to go for a dawn paddle, but the swell is tiny and the period barely hits 7 seconds. Honestly, from Saturday afternoon all the way through to Wednesday the 19th, you’ve got a solid stretch of days where the surf is basically flat or just too messy. The waves are too small, the periods are short, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, tearing up any chance of a clean wave. We’re talking nearly two weeks where the best you can hope for is a 2 ft ripple with a light offshore – which we finally get on the morning of Sunday, August 23rd. That morning, the wind is out of the WSW at 6 mph, dead offshore, and the swell bumps up to 2 ft from the NE, still short at 7 seconds, but at least it’s clean. The wave energy is weak at 55, so it’s not going to set the world on fire, but it’ll be the cleanest wave you’ll find in that whole second week.

The standout, no question, is Saturday morning, August 8th. It’s not big, it’s not powerful, but it’s the only session with enough size to make it worth a paddle and the right wind to keep it looking decent. Everything else in this 16-day window is either flat or too choppy to care about. If you’re itching to get wet, aim for the 8th morning, or that Sunday the 23rd morning if you’ve got the patience. But don’t expect much.

Later,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.4
ESE
6
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0.2
E
6
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
9
0.5
SE
4
0.7
ESE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
132
80
61
54
39
25
23
8
14
13
16
7
3
4
4
3
4
6
8
13
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
5
ESE
15
ESE
15
S
5
SSW
20
ESE
15
SSW
5
SSW
20
SE
15
S
10
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:02PM0.44m
5:13AM0.24m
5:58PM0.47m
6:12AM0.27m
6:51PM0.48m
7:07AM0.30m
7:41PM0.48m
7:59AM0.33m
8:28PM0.47m
8:49AM0.35m
9:14PM0.45m
9:38AM0.37m
9:59PM0.40m
Low Tide
10:19AM-0.39m
11:27PM-0.29m
11:20AM-0.41m
00:22AM-0.33m
12:17PM-0.42m
1:14AM-0.36m
1:12PM-0.43m
2:01AM-0.38m
2:04PM-0.43m
2:47AM-0.39m
2:55PM-0.41m
3:31AM-0.40m
3:45PM-0.39m
4:15AM-0.39m
mod rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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6:48
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6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
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8:06
8:05
8:04
8:02
8:02
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8:00
 mm
7
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Temp °C
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
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31
29
29
31
29
29
29
28
Feels °C
29
31
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31
31
31
32
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30
33
30
29
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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.

Sebastian Inlet-First Peak is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Sebastian. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sebastian. Sebastian has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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