
Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, E swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, but in feet and miles.
Let’s be honest, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak waves coming, so don’t get excited for anything big. The first real chance to paddle out isn’t until Thursday morning, September 3rd, and even then, it’s more about the conditions than the power.
Thursday morning, September 3rd, at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak is your best bet. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak, at 84, so there’s not much behind it. The water temp is about 83°, which is normal for the time of year. The real winner here is the wind: dead calm, glassy. That’s a major positive. The waves will be clean, but they’re small and very ordinary. This is a beginner-friendly size, so if you’ve got a longboard or a foamie, this is your window.
The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Thursday afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore breeze, and from Friday, September 4th, all the way through to Friday, September 18th, it’s a series of poor surf conditions. The swell stays tiny, mostly below 2ft, and the wind is either onshore, cross-shore, or just generally not cooperating. There are a few mornings with glassy or offshore winds, like Sunday the 6th, Monday the 7th, and Friday the 11th, but the swell is so weak – often under 1ft – that it’s barely worth paddling out for. The combined energy values are mostly in the single digits or low double digits, which tells you the ocean is flat and tired.
A couple of mornings in the second week, like Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th, show glassy or offshore wind, but again, the swell is a pathetic 1ft to 1ft. It’s just not enough to push a surfboard around.
So, the standout is Thursday morning, September 3rd. It’s the only session with a glimmer of hope. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re looking at a long, flat run. The area is known for this, so don’t be too surprised. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep your board in the car and be ready for a quick, small-wave session if you’re desperate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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76 | 41 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 33 | 14 | 43 | 72 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:36AM0.23m | 2:34PM0.42m | 2:42AM0.22m | 3:36PM0.42m | 3:49AM0.23m | 4:38PM0.43m | 4:54AM0.25m | 5:35PM0.44m | 5:55AM0.28m | 6:29PM0.44m | 6:51AM0.32m | 7:20PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM-0.26m | 7:49AM-0.39m | 8:58PM-0.26m | 8:52AM-0.38m | 10:03PM-0.27m | 9:57AM-0.38m | 11:04PM-0.30m | 11:00AM-0.38m | 00:00AM-0.33m | 12:00PM-0.39m | 00:51AM-0.36m | 12:57PM-0.40m | 1:38AM-0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 3 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
76 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 33 | 6 | 43 | 72 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | NE 6 | SSE 3 | NE 6 | E 7 | SSE 3 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 3 | E 8 | NE 7 |
2 | 24 | 12 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | NE 7 | — | E 10 | — | NE 6 | ENE 12 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | E 8 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 3 | — | E 5 | ESE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | SE 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 |
20 | 3 | — | 17 | 12 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 621 | 190 | 1 | 1885 | 0 | 779 | 1879 | 465 | 376 | 376 | 376 | 376 | 483 | 217 | 153 | 1712 | 621 | 1077 | 1976 |
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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.










