Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the Atlantic's got cooking for us.

Honestly, it's a pretty flat spell we're looking at. For the next week and a half, from Thursday the 20th of August right through to early September, we're staring down a whole lot of nothing. We're talking tiny ankle-snappers at best, and most of that time the conditions are just as messy. We've got a solid 8-day stretch there where there's simply nothing worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy is in the dumps, mostly single digits and low double digits – we're seeing readings like 14, 12, 20 – that's weak, uninspiring stuff. The swell is hanging around a pathetic 0.7ft to 1ft with short, weak 7 to 9-second periods. It’s a tough go.

The water temperature at Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak is sitting at about 85°F, which is pretty spot on for this time of year, so at least the wait will be warm.

Finally, around Friday the 28th of August, we start to see a tiny pulse. The morning of the 28th shows a slight bump to 1ft from the E with a clean little 9-second period. It's still weak (wave energy is a 44) but with a light S breeze keeping it clean, it's at least surfable. You’ll be on a longboard, but you might find a fun little crumbler. This is the best we've got, but "best" is a relative term here. It's an intermediate spot, and while it's consistent, crowds are often, so don't expect it to be empty with even this small bump.

That little whisper fades fast. The 29th and 30th see a bit more east in the swell but the wind turns onshore, chopping it up. The whole second week into early September is more of the same – tiny swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. The combined energy barely cracks 40. It's pretty much a write-off for a proper surf session. A few of those mornings are glassy, but there’s simply no swell to ride. This is just a dead period for the break.

Signing off, Rusty.

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