🇺🇸 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Sebastian Inlet
Florida's quality wave, the East Coast answer to a reef break
FLAT
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Small 1.4ft surf — but short 6s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — but swell direction is marginal for this spot — 11mph onshore wind roughing up the surface
HIGH CONFIDENCEFresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Why it's FLAT
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 93° — matches the ideal 110° window for this spot
Swell Period
7s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
11mph onshore — will chop up the surface and ruin wave shape
Tide
High tide — some spots get mushy at peak high
Season
September is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Fresh buoy data with calibrated coastal transformation
At the Break
1.4ft
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Fresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Period
7s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
11mph
SE
ONSHORE
Water
85°F
Boardshorts
Live Buoy 41113
1.3ft
7s
42 min ago
Swell Direction
55%
Wind Direction
5%
Primary Swell
1.2ft @ 6.2s
ENE 64°
Secondary Swell
0.8ft @ 2.3s
ESE 120°
10 Day Outlook
1.7ft
TODAY
Sep 12
(7s)
1.8ft
TMRW
Sep 13
(9s)
2.0ft
MON
Sep 14
(9s)
1.7ft
TUE
Sep 15
(9s)
3.1ft
WED
Sep 16
(9s)
5.0ft
THU
Sep 17
(7s)
4.7ft
FRI
Sep 18
(9s)
3.1ft
SAT
Sep 19
(9s)
2.5ft
SUN
Sep 20
(9s)
1.8ft
MON
Sep 21
(8s)
Best this week: FRI Sep 18 — 4.7ft
Best next week: SUN Sep 20 — 2.5ft
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)1.2ft
ICON (35%)1.4ft
GFS (20%)1.7ft
Model confidence95%
Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS
About
Sebastian Inlet is widely considered the best wave in Florida — a jetty-focused peak that produces hollow, punchy rights and lefts when the swell is right. The First Peak (north side of the jetty) is the premier wave, and it's where generations of Florida surfers developed. Hurricane swells make this world-class by Florida standards.
The Break
First Peak at the north jetty — hollow wedges off the rock jetty. Second and Third Peaks further down the beach.
Ideal Conditions
SE/E swell 3-8ft, offshore W wind, low to mid tide
Best Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months highlighted · Current: Sep
Trip Planner
Sebastian Inlet Florida Quality Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Melbourne (MLB), drive to Sebastian (30 mins). Scout the north jetty.
Saturday
Dawn patrol at First Peak or Second Peak if crowded. Study the jetty structure.
Sunday
Morning session, drive back for evening flight.
Sebastian Inlet Best Wave Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive, settle near Sebastian Inlet, scout the jetty peaks.
Day 2-4
Multiple sessions at First, Second, Third peaks. Respect the locals at First.
Day 5
Final session, explore nearby Indian River area.
Local Knowledge
01
First Peak is heavy locals — earn your waves.
02
Second Peak is more welcoming for visitors.
03
Best wave in Florida.
04
Known for generations of Florida surfer development.
Best Window
Day 6 · Sep 17
5.0ft @ 7s
GOOD
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$240
Hotel per night~$140
Weekend est.~$660
5 day est.~$940
Week est.~$1220