Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks on the Space Coast.

We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf at Sebastian Inlet-Third Peak for the first week or so. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for August, but it’s not wild.

The first real chance to get wet comes Monday morning, August 10th. We’ve got small 2ft waves coming out of the east with a short period – only 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak (52). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary. A light SSE breeze at 6 mph is keeping it cross-off, so the surface is clean. Not a standout, just a wave to get the cobwebs out.

The rest of the first week is a real flat spell. From Tuesday the 11th all the way through to Sunday the 16th, the swell is tiny, mostly 0.7ft to 2ft, with periods under 9 seconds and combined energy barely cracking 40. The wind is a mixed bag – some glassy mornings, like Tuesday morning, but the swell is just too small. There’s no real surf to talk about.

Things start to perk up a bit in the second week. On Monday the 17th, we get a little 1ft east swell with a period of 8 seconds, clean and cross-off in the morning, but it’s still weak. The highlight of the whole period comes on Tuesday morning, August 18th. We’ve got a 1ft swell from the east, but check this out – the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (57). Winds are light WNW at 9 mph, cross-off, and the surface is clean. The long period means proper shaped waves, but these tiny waves will be slow and are best for the inlet’s sandbar setup. Not a day for beginners, but for the patient surfer, there’s a chance at a clean little wave. The afternoon glass-off with no wind (0 mph) is worth a paddle too.

The rest of the second week stays small. Wednesday the 19th sees a 2ft east swell with a 12-second period, but the wind turns onshore from the NE, making it choppy. Combined energy is moderate (87). Thursday the 20th has a 2ft east swell, still with a 10-second period, but morning glassy conditions (SE 3 mph) give you a clean window. The energy is moderate (107) – the strongest of the whole outlook. But the swell is small, and it’s not a day for the inexperienced.

Overall, don’t expect a single standout session. The best bet is Tuesday, August 18th, with that long-period groundswell and glassy or light offshore winds. It’s a promise of quality, but not size. Crowds at Sebastian Inlet are often around, so expect some company if you go.

Rusty.

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