Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with 105 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the local surf scene for ya.
Honestly, friends, it's a pretty grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak swells and most days are just not worth paddling out for. The first solid blip on the radar doesn't show up until we get to the morning of Saturday, July 25th, which is a whole week away with barely a ripple in between.
Let's break it down. From now through Friday, July 24th, it's a total washout. The swell is hovering around 0.7 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the east or southeast, but the period is a dismal 4 to 8 seconds. That's just wind slop, not real energy. The combined energy is mostly in the double digits, peaking at 98 on the afternoon of the 24th, which is still basically nothing. Winds are mostly cross or cross-offshore, so the water will look clean, but there's just no wave to ride. It's a frustrating, flat stretch.
Now, on the morning of Saturday, July 25th, we finally get a little pulse of life. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy finally jumps to 219 (moderate), which is the most we've seen in the whole forecast. The wind is a light S at 6 mph, making for a clean, cross-offshore morning. It's not going to be world-class, and the period is still short, but it's the only window where the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." Sebastian Inlet-First Peak (beach/jetty) is the spot to check. It's very consistent, but it's exposed to the NE and the swell is coming from the ESE, so it's not a perfect match. Still, with the water temp sitting at a warm 83°F, which is about average for this time of year, it'll be a fun, small-wave session for the intermediates. Just be aware that crowds are possible here, especially on a Saturday morning.
After that morning, it drops right back off. The afternoon of the 25th gets messy with cross-shore winds, and the rest of the 16-day window is a repeat of the same story: tiny swells, weak energy, and poor surf conditions. The only other tiny highlight is the morning of July 28th with a 1 ft, 9-second swell and a WSW offshore wind at 9 mph, keeping things clean, but it's just too small.
So, there you have it. One morning to look forward to on the 25th, and then it's back to waiting. The surf is small, the period is short, and it's a pretty tough run for this area. Hang in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 33 | 21 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 42 | 19 | 43 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:36AM0.33m | 11:57PM0.34m | 12:30PM0.32m | 00:48AM0.28m | 1:28PM0.31m | 1:41AM0.22m | 2:29PM0.30m | 2:38AM0.17m | 3:31PM0.31m | 3:36AM0.14m | 4:30PM0.32m | 4:33AM0.12m | 5:23PM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM-0.34m | 6:14AM-0.34m | 6:42PM-0.28m | 7:03AM-0.31m | 7:43PM-0.24m | 7:54AM-0.29m | 8:50PM-0.21m | 8:48AM-0.28m | 9:57PM-0.19m | 9:42AM-0.27m | 11:00PM-0.19m | 10:34AM-0.27m | 11:55PM-0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 4 | E 8 | S 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 19 | 29 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | E 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 43 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | NE 9 | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 4 | ESE 5 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 33 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 31 | 9 | — | 6 | 42 | 15 | 26 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1091 | 957 | 173 | 217 | 1019 | 163 | 618 | 935 | 163 | 24 | 1583 | 18 | 163 | 957 | 1 | 128 | 230 | 1 | 1 | 169 | 0 |
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