🇺🇸 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Sebastian Inlet
Florida's quality wave, the East Coast answer to a reef break
BLOWN OUT
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
3ft waves — but short 5s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — from a workable direction — 20mph onshore wind roughing up the surface — Note: this is outside the peak season for this spot
HIGH CONFIDENCEFresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Why it's BLOWN OUT
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 118° — matches the ideal 110° window for this spot
Swell Period
5s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
20mph onshore — will chop up the surface and ruin wave shape
Tide
Rising tide — workable window
Season
May is off-season — rare for this spot to get quality waves
Data Confidence
Fresh buoy data with calibrated coastal transformation
At the Break
3.3ft
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Fresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Period
5s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
20mph
SE
ONSHORE
Water
82°F
Boardshorts
Live Buoy 41113
3.6ft
5s
52 min ago
Swell Direction
70%
Wind Direction
5%
Primary Swell
1.8ft @ 5.5s
ENE 77°
Secondary Swell
0.5ft @ 7.5s
ESE 115°
10 Day Outlook
3.1ft
TODAY
May 24
(6s)
3.1ft
TMRW
May 25
(8s)
3.3ft
TUE
May 26
(8s)
3.0ft
WED
May 27
(9s)
2.9ft
THU
May 28
(8s)
1.8ft
FRI
May 29
(8s)
1.7ft
SAT
May 30
(8s)
2.2ft
SUN
May 31
(7s)
7.1ft
MON
Jun 1
(9s)
7.1ft
TUE
Jun 2
(9s)
Best this week: TUE May 26 — 3.3ft
Best next week: MON Jun 1 — 7.1ft
Incoming Swell Events
Day 9
solid
Swell building to 7.1ft @ 9s
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)2.4ft
ICON (35%)2.8ft
GFS (20%)3.1ft
Model confidence80%
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: May
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 9 · Jun 1
7.1ft @ 9s
GOOD
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$240
Hotel per night~$140
Weekend est.~$660
5 day est.~$940
Week est.~$1220