Sebastian Inlet
Sebastian Inlet is Florida's crown jewel—the best wave on the state's east coast, where the jetty creates a defined point break that produces genuine quality when swells arrive. First Peak offers the showcase: fast, hollow walls that can rival waves from better-known surf destinations. Monster Hole, further inside, provides a heavier option on bigger swells. The inlet current can be brutal, and the rocks demand respect, but for Florida surfers seeking to prove their skills, Sebastian is the proving ground.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (80°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 120°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 225° - 315°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 1m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Sebastian Inlet State Park. North and south sides.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Aug
Hurricane season and winter cold fronts.
Getting There
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