
Surf Forecasts:
Sebastian Inlet-First Peak surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sebastian Inlet-First Peak in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at Florida’s east coast, Sebastian Inlet – First Peak area. Straight up, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. The swell energy is weak, mostly single-digit to low two-digit values (around 38 down to 6), and the wave heights are hovering around 0.7 ft to 2 ft. That’s tiny, ankle to knee-high stuff for the most part. The water temp is sitting right on 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, no anomaly to speak of.
We kick off Tuesday the 14th with a tiny 1 ft swell from the ESE, but a cross-shore wind from the SE at 12 mph is making it messy. No good.
Wednesday the 15th morning looks cleaner with a light NW breeze at 3 mph, but the swell is still only 1 ft from the NE and period is short at 7 seconds. The afternoon cleans up with a light S breeze, but still not enough push.
Thursday the 16th through to Monday the 21st is a real grind – we’re looking at a solid week of poor surf. Heights are maxing out at 1 ft, periods are short (5 to 8 seconds), and the energy is weak. There are some mornings with offshore or light cross-off winds, like Saturday the 18th morning (SSW 6 mph offshore) and Sunday the 19th morning (SSW 6 mph offshore), but the swell is just too small. It’s a long empty stretch with no real recommendation.
Tuesday the 21st afternoon shows a slight bump to 2 ft from the ESE with a 7-second period, and combined energy hits 76. That’s the highest energy in the whole window, but it’s still weak, and the SE wind is 12 mph cross-shore, so it’s bumpy. Not a standout.
The rest of the week from the 22nd to the 29th stays in the same rut – 1 ft to 2 ft, short period, mostly cross-shore or onshore winds. The best looking conditions are on the morning of Tuesday the 28th, with a slight air SSE breeze at 3 mph, clean, but the swell is only 2 ft at 8 seconds from the E. It’s glassy, but there’s just no power.
Honestly, there’s no standout session in this 16-day window. The waves are too small and the energy is too low for any real surfing. If you’re a beginner, the 2 ft clean mornings might be worth a paddle, but for anyone else, it’s a flat spell. The forecast can change, though, so keep an eye on it.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
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28 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:49PM0.51m | 9:03AM0.34m | 9:36PM0.49m | 9:53AM0.34m | 10:22PM0.45m | 10:44AM0.34m | 11:09PM0.40m | 11:36AM0.33m | 11:57PM0.34m | 12:30PM0.32m | 00:48AM0.28m | 1:28PM0.31m | 1:41AM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:19PM-0.46m | 3:09AM-0.38m | 3:09PM-0.45m | 3:55AM-0.38m | 3:59PM-0.42m | 4:40AM-0.37m | 4:50PM-0.38m | 5:26AM-0.36m | 5:44PM-0.34m | 6:14AM-0.34m | 6:42PM-0.28m | 7:03AM-0.31m | 7:43PM-0.24m | 7:54AM-0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | |
8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | 8:16 | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
3 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 3 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 5 | SSE 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 7 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | E 8 | SE 4 | N 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 6 | — | NE 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 3 | — | SE 2 | — | NNW 3 | — | S 4 | WNW 2 | — | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SW 2 | SW 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | S 3 | SSE 4 |
28 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 14 | 1 | — | 9 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 217 | 217 | 22 | 1330 | 1818 | 1455 | 1344 | 1141 | 1713 | 1337 | 1141 | 1077 | 1041 | 465 | 472 | 618 | 957 | 353 | 217 | 497 |
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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.











