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Sebastian Inlet

Melbourne Beach, USA (FL)
🌀Strong rips🪨Rocks

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
E (80°)
Direction range
45° - 120°
Size range
0.6m - 2.5m
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

Access: Sebastian Inlet State Park. North and south sides.

Getting There

Airport
MLB
Drive time
30 min

Nearby Buoy

Forecasts are validated against real-time buoy data.

41113 (NOAA)

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Aug

Hurricane season and winter cold fronts.

Data Quality

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Verified by Surfline spot guide