Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 44 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, well, I’m not gonna lie to ya – this is a tough one. The 16-day window for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak is lookin’ pretty flat, and the surf report is consistently callin’ it “poor surf conditions.” That’s a real bummer, because this spot usually has some potential. For the first surf recommendation, it’s Thursday afternoon, July 30th, and we’re talkin’ a tiny 0.7ft of east swell with a 9-second period. The combined swell energy is a weak 7, and with a WSW cross-off breeze at 15 km/h, it’s clean but there’s just not enough juice to push a decent wave. The water temp is sittin' at 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a spring suit if you’re sensitive.
We’ve got a big gap of over a week here with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. The swell stays tiny, mostly under 2ft, with short periods between 4 and 10 seconds. The wind is mostly offshore or light, keepin’ the surface clean, but the energy is just pathetic – values like 3, 12, 14, 22 – it’s not gonna break. The strongest day in the whole run is Monday morning, August 3rd, with a 2ft east swell, 8-second period, and a combined energy of 32. It’s clean with a SSW offshore wind, but it’s still just a ripple. On Wednesday morning, August 5th, we get a glassy session with 1ft and 7-second period, but again, it’s a lake.
The best of a bad bunch is the morning of Friday, August 14th, way out there. That’s a 1ft ENE swell, but with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a bit more groundswell character. The combined energy is 31, and it’s clean with a SSW offshore wind at 5 km/h. The wave state is “clean.” It’s still tiny, but that longer period might give it a little more shape, and the inlet jetty can focus that energy. It’s a long shot, but it’s the only real standout. The afternoon gets choppy with a SE cross-shore at 25 km/h, so get in early.
For the rest of the period, it’s just not happenin’. The swell direction is mostly east or ESE, which is what this spot likes, but there’s no size. If you’re a beginner, this is safe but boring. Experts, don’t even bother. With such weak, short-period swell and clean conditions, this setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. It’s a blank run, but this area can turn around quick – forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 29 | 25 | 44 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:17PM0.36m | 9:33AM0.28m | 9:55PM0.35m | 10:18AM0.31m | 10:35PM0.33m | 11:06AM0.33m | 11:18PM0.31m | 11:58AM0.35m | 00:07AM0.28m | 12:55PM0.36m | 1:01AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.37m | 2:00AM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55PM-0.34m | 3:33AM-0.30m | 3:38PM-0.33m | 4:09AM-0.33m | 4:25PM-0.32m | 4:50AM-0.34m | 5:15PM-0.30m | 5:34AM-0.36m | 6:09PM-0.27m | 6:23AM-0.37m | 7:09PM-0.26m | 7:17AM-0.37m | 8:14PM-0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 11 | — | 3 | 11 | — | 3 | 16 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 29 | 1 | 44 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 7 | W 3 | E 10 | E 10 | — | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 11 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | N 8 | NE 7 | — | — | E 7 | N 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | 2 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1538 | 217 | 376 | 1693 | 1252 | 1091 | 353 | 217 | 1091 | 128 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 217 | 1 | 128 | 217 | 1818 | 269 |
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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).
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