Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.86° N 80.45° W

Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak sea temperature is
27.3° C
1.8° 

Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak this week:

The surf forecast for Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.

To be blunt, it's a tough stretch ahead for Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak. We're looking at a solid 16-day run, but the surf quality just isn't there. The water's a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, sitting at 81°, about two and a half degrees below average, so you'll feel that slight chill.

The whole period is plagued by small swell and mostly poor conditions. The first two weeks are dominated by tiny waves—waist-high at best, often smaller, with short-period, weak windswell. The combined swell energy is well under 100 for the entire first week, often sitting in the teens and twenties, which tells you there's just no grunt in the water.

The only real blip of interest is around Friday, August 7th, and into Saturday, August 8th. That's when we finally see a slight pulse of east swell, pushing wave heights up to around 3ft to 4ft. The period stretches to 8 seconds, and for a moment the combined energy bumps up to 106-144, so there's a little bit of life. But the wind is the killer here—it's going to be cross-onshore or onshore from the east, putting a chop on it. It's surfable, but it's not going to be clean. The better calls are likely the early mornings when the breeze is a touch lighter.

After that brief bump, it drops straight back down to tiny, weak surf for the second week. From August 10th onward, we're back to knee-to-waist-high dribble with messy cross-shore winds. That Saturday morning, August 15th, and Sunday morning, August 16th, offer a moment of glassy conditions, but the swell is so tiny (1ft to 2ft, with period down to 4 seconds) that you'll be doing more floating than surfing.

So, the standout period is really just that one window on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, but don't get your hopes up for perfection. The rest of the run is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. With the east winds, small swell, and beach setup, this stretch looks more suited to a kite than a longboard.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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106
135
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:35PM0.33m
11:06AM0.33m
11:18PM0.31m
11:58AM0.35m
00:07AM0.28m
12:55PM0.36m
1:01AM0.25m
1:55PM0.37m
2:00AM0.23m
2:59PM0.39m
3:05AM0.22m
4:02PM0.41m
4:10AM0.23m
Low Tide
4:25PM-0.32m
4:50AM-0.34m
5:15PM-0.30m
5:34AM-0.36m
6:09PM-0.27m
6:23AM-0.37m
7:09PM-0.26m
7:17AM-0.37m
8:14PM-0.24m
8:15AM-0.37m
9:21PM-0.25m
9:17AM-0.38m
10:26PM-0.27m
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Information about the Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sebastian Inlet-Third 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-Third Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sebastian Inlet-Third 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-Third 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-Third 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-Third Peak is 6 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.

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