
Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (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
Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Sebastian Inlet over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a write-off. We’re looking at a long, flat, and frustrating stretch from Wednesday the 9th of September right through to Monday the 21st of September. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is messing it up with a cross or cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy of all swells directed here stays weak, barely scraping into the double digits at times. It’s not surfable, plain and simple.
Then, things finally start to change. On Monday the 21st of September, we get a pulse of NE swell. Monday morning shows 5 ft at 10 seconds from the NE, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 401 (moderate). The downside? The wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are choppy. It’s a bit of a mess, but at least there’s something to look at. By Monday afternoon, the swell builds to 5 ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy hits 617. Still, the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not clean.
The standout window is Wednesday the 23rd of September through to Thursday the 24th of September. Wednesday morning sees a solid NE swell of 6 ft at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 1060 (strong). The wind is cross-shore, which gives a bit of a chop, but it’s a lot better. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, but it’s good for intermediates. By Thursday morning, the wind turns cross-offshore from the SSE at 16 mph, and the conditions go clean. The swell holds at 6 ft from the NE, 10 seconds, with combined energy of 1058. This is the best on offer. The swell direction is bang on the optimum for this spot, the size is punchy, and the wind is offshore. It’s going to be quality. Expect crowds at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak (Florida) because it’s always popular, and this is the best window.
Keep in mind, the swell is long period for a beach/jetty setup, so it might break a little straight at times, but the inlet structure should help. The water temperature is sitting at 83°F, which is about average for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: the first 12 days are a flat, frustrating nothing. The real action is on the 23rd and 24th of September. That’s your window. Thursday morning is the pick of the run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 5 |
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91 | 105 | 72 | 44 | 43 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | 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 | 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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
91 | 105 | 72 | 44 | 34 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
15 | 13 | 46 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | N 9 | N 6 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 15 |
— | — | 13 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 |
3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 43 | — | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 621 | 451 | 128 | 1414 | 21 | 21 | 190 | 217 | 1141 | 1579 | 217 | 128 | 1214 | 128 | 217 | 1538 | 217 | 217 | 1587 | 1091 |
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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.










