Sebastian Inlet-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’re looking at a long, flat spell. For the first ten days, from Wednesday the 26th of August all the way through to Friday the 4th of September, there’s really nothing to get excited about. We’re talking tiny, weak swell most days, usually under 1ft, with a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind chopping it up. The combined energy is mostly in the teens to low 80s, which is just weak. You’d be chasing scraps and fighting bumpy water. It’s a proper dry spell.

Now, the first sign of life shows up on Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell is still tiny at 1ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy with a light westerly. It’s clean, but there’s just no push. Not worth a paddle.

The real standout – and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day window – is looking at Wednesday morning, the 9th of September at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak. This is a very consistent break, exposed to the northeast. We’ve got a solid 3ft of east-northeast swell coming in with a long 11-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 227 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off from the northwest, which means it’s going to be clean. This is the best on offer. The water temperature is about 85°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. Keep in mind the north-east swell direction lines up nicely with the optimum for this spot. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, especially when it’s the only show in town, so get out early.

The session on Thursday morning the 10th of September also has some clean cross-off wind, but the swell is a little smaller and the energy is a bit lower. It’s a solid backup, but Wednesday morning the 9th is the one to circle on the calendar.

Until then, it’s a waiting game. But this spot is very consistent, so it tends not to stay flat for long.

Rusty.

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