
Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be real with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for Sebastian Inlet. I’ve been staring at the charts and there’s just nothing that gets the heart pumping. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf with a lot of cross-shore and cross-onshore wind messing things up. The water’s a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, sitting around 81°F, which is noticeable but not crazy.
The first real chance of anything rideable shows up on Friday, August 7th. We’re looking at a bump to 4ft of east swell, but it’s got a short, weak 7-second period and the wind is going to be chopping it up. The combined energy is only around 111 to 147, so it’s weak. It’s going to be a messy, gutless affair, honestly. Not worth getting too excited about.
The weekend and the start of next week keep the same story: small east swell, 3ft to 4ft, short period, and winds that are either cross or cross-on. It’s not going to be clean, and it’s not going to have any power. You’ll be fighting for little closeouts. The energy readings stay in the low to mid-100s, which tells you it’s just not there.
We hit a real lull from around August 10th through to the 15th. The swell drops right off, mostly under 2ft, with periods of 4-7 seconds. There’s a couple of mornings with light offshore or cross-off winds that will make the ocean look pretty, but there is no wave to push you around. It’s flat and clean, which is good for a paddle, but not for surfing.
There’s a slight pickup around the 18th and 19th, with some east-northeast swell moving in, but it’s still under 2ft and the period is only 8-9 seconds. The energy is still weak, in the 20-50 range. The morning of the 19th has a light offshore touch, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. It’s a promise of things to come, but not a reward.
So, the bottom line is this: there are no standout days in this window. Not a single day gets a recommendation. The best you can hope for is a grovel on a longboard on one of the cleaner mornings when that tiny east swell shows up, but honestly, it’s a tough stretch. If you’re desperate, the inlet’s always got something, but for a proper session, you might be better off waiting. The good news is, this won’t last forever. Forecasts change, and the swell will come back. For now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
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28 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 58 | 107 | 127 | 181 | 156 | 129 | 127 | 89 | 90 | 66 | 47 | 45 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:01AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.37m | 2:00AM0.23m | 2:59PM0.39m | 3:05AM0.22m | 4:02PM0.41m | 4:10AM0.23m | 5:02PM0.44m | 5:13AM0.24m | 5:58PM0.47m | 6:12AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM-0.26m | 7:17AM-0.37m | 8:14PM-0.24m | 8:15AM-0.37m | 9:21PM-0.25m | 9:17AM-0.38m | 10:26PM-0.27m | 10:19AM-0.39m | 11:27PM-0.29m | 11:20AM-0.41m | 00:22AM-0.33m | 12:17PM-0.42m | 1:14AM-0.36m | |||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
28 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 181 | 156 | 129 | 8 | 89 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | S 5 | E 11 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | NE 11 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | SE 5 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
— | 6 | — | — | 7 | 23 | 25 | 58 | 107 | 127 | — | — | 6 | 127 | — | 90 | 66 | 47 | 45 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 217 | 217 | 711 | 1330 | 962 | 1579 | 1330 | 711 | 1304 | 957 | 286 | 1252 | 151 | 286 | 1252 | 93 | 286 | 1252 | 128 |
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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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