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Sebastian Inlet Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

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Sebastian Inlet surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.8s
Wind
13mph
E / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.5ft @ 9sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|12-15mph E
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with 14mph E winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|14-16mph E
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Sebastian Inlet Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Sebastian Inlet is the most famous surf spot in Florida, where offset jetties create a sand-bottom wedge producing performance-quality rights off the north jetty. First Peak — immediately adjacent to the jetty — was one of the best waves on the entire East Coast for nearly 40 years (diminished after a 2003 jetty retrofit). Monster Hole on the south side's ebb shoal provides rides up to 400 yards on epic swells. Alumni include Kelly Slater, Lisa Andersen, and the Hobgood twins. State park entry fee required.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Sebastian Inlet Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sebastian Inlet?
The current wave height at Sebastian Inlet is 3-4ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is E at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Sebastian Inlet surf forecast?
Our Sebastian Inlet forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Sebastian Inlet?
The current breaking wave height at Sebastian Inlet is 3-4ft, produced by a 4.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Sebastian Inlet?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Sebastian Inlet is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.