🇺🇸 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Sebastian Inlet
Florida's quality wave, the East Coast answer to a reef break
FAIR
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Wind-ruined 10ft swell — 23mph onshore wind roughing up the surface — but short 9s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — but swell direction is marginal for this spot
HIGH CONFIDENCEFresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Why it's FAIR
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 77° — close to but not perfectly aligned with ideal 110°. Spot will work but not at its best.
Swell Period
11s — solid groundswell. Waves will have real energy and organization.
Wind
23mph onshore — will chop up the surface and ruin wave shape
Tide
High tide — some spots get mushy at peak high
Season
October is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Fresh buoy data with calibrated coastal transformation
At the Break
10.0ft
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Fresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Period
11s
✓ Groundswell
Wind
23mph
NE
ONSHORE
Water
74°F
Spring suit
Live Buoy 41113
5.9ft
11s
60 min ago
Swell Direction
55%
Wind Direction
0%
Primary Swell
6.4ft @ 8.8s
ENE 63°
Secondary Swell
0.9ft @ 4.5s
ESE 110°
10 Day Outlook
9.6ft
TODAY
Oct 28
(11s)
7.1ft
TMRW
Oct 29
(10s)
5.1ft
FRI
Oct 30
(9s)
6.0ft
SAT
Oct 31
(9s)
5.9ft
SUN
Nov 1
(9s)
4.2ft
MON
Nov 2
(8s)
3.1ft
TUE
Nov 3
(8s)
2.6ft
WED
Nov 4
(8s)
2.6ft
THU
Nov 5
(9s)
2.2ft
FRI
Nov 6
(10s)
Best this week: today — 9.6ft
Best next week: FRI Nov 6 — 2.2ft
Incoming Swell Events
Today
solid
Swell building to 9.6ft @ 11s
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)7.2ft
ICON (35%)7.9ft
GFS (20%)8.5ft
Model confidence65%
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: Oct
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 1 · Oct 28
9.6ft @ 11s
FIRING
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$240
Hotel per night~$140
Weekend est.~$660
5 day est.~$940
Week est.~$1220