Sebastian Inlet-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a seat and let me talk you through what we've got coming up for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak. I've been staring at the charts and, honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The first recommendation I can even talk about doesn't show up until Tuesday, the 1st of September. Before that, from now right through the end of August, it's just tiny, weak surf with poor conditions – we're talking waves mostly under 2 ft with a lot of cross-shore wind and chop. Not worth getting the board wet.

So, after that long dry gap, things finally perk up a little. The standout period, and really the only time I'd be bothered, is Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September. It's not a bomb, but it's the best on offer.

On Tuesday morning, the 1st, we've got a clean 2 ft of swell from the east, with a light offshore breeze from the SSW. The water temp is sitting at a very warm 85°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is still weak, only about 63, but those light winds should keep it glassy by the afternoon. That afternoon session looks particularly sweet with the wind going glassy – dead calm. It's surfable, but very ordinary, so don't expect perfection.

Wednesday morning, the 2nd, is another decent window. Still small at 2 ft from the east, but the period stretches out to 12 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. That'll give the waves a bit more shape and punch, even if it's small. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSW, keeping it clean. The combined energy nudges up to 94, still weak but the best we'll see. After that, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops away again.

Look, this is a beach and jetty setup, and with the swell being so small and the period long, the jetty might actually focus the energy a little better than the beach. Just be aware, the crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so on a Tuesday when it's barely breaking, you'll probably have it to yourself. For beginners, the size is fine, but there's not enough push.

For the rest of the forecast, right through to the 6th of September, it's back to poor surf and onshore wind. There's just nothing else to get excited about. It's a tough run, but that's how it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the forecasts, they can change.

Rusty.

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