
Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 21 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak in the next 16 days are 0.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – we're looking at a whole lot of flatness for the foreseeable future. There's a long dry spell before anything even thinks about showing up.
We're talking about Sebastian Inlet-First Peak. The first week is a write-off. From Tuesday, August 11th, all the way through to Wednesday, August 19th, the swell is laughable – ankle-biters at best, around 0.7ft to 1ft with short periods. The energy numbers are pathetic, reading 18, 10, and even 5 (weak energy). The mornings are clean but empty, and the afternoons get a bit of a cross-shore breeze that chops up the surface. It's all "poor surf conditions" with zeros on the scoreboard.
Things finally perk up on Thursday, August 20th. The morning turns glassy, and while the swell is still small at 2ft from the E, the period stretches to 11 seconds – a nice long groundswell. The energy climbs to 82 (still weak overall, but it's the best we've got). The water temp is 83°, which is a bit colder than normal for the season, so don't expect bathwater.
The one true standout in this whole 16-day window, the only time I'd bother taking a look, is Wednesday, August 19th in the afternoon. The combined energy hits 178 (moderate energy). You've got a 3ft swell from the E with a 12-second period – that's a proper groundswell with some grunt. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won't be flawless, but that's the biggest and most energetic swell of the entire forecast. It's still manageable for most surfers. If you're desperate, that Wednesday afternoon is your best shot. The next morning, Thursday, August 20th, is the only other time that gets a "surfable" nod, but it's a 1 out of 10, so don't get your hopes up.
For most of these days with tiny swell and onshore winds, this inlet setup looks like it's built more for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's just not enough power for a decent wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 9 | SE 4 | ENE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:41PM0.48m | 7:59AM0.33m | 8:28PM0.47m | 8:49AM0.35m | 9:14PM0.45m | 9:38AM0.37m | 9:59PM0.40m | 10:27AM0.37m | 10:44PM0.35m | 11:16AM0.36m | 11:29PM0.29m | 12:08PM0.35m | 00:15AM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:36PM-0.35m | 4:58AM-0.37m | 5:28PM-0.30m | 5:41AM-0.35m | 6:22PM-0.26m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | SSE 4 | — | E 8 | SSE 4 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | NE 13 | E 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 5 | NE 11 | E 10 | SSE 3 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 11 | NW 4 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 7 | ENE 12 | E 9 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | S 5 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | ESE 6 | S 3 | — | SE 7 | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 8 | 4 | — | 13 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1818 | 1818 | 1330 | 376 | 1818 | 837 | 1141 | 1818 | 1354 | 1141 | 941 | 618 | 1433 | 1613 | 128 | 128 | 153 | 128 | 286 | 376 | 217 |
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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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