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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (80°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 120°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 225° - 315°
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
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Sebastian Inlet State Park. North and south sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Sebastian Inlet?
Sebastian Inlet works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 1m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Sebastian Inlet?
Offshore wind at Sebastian Inlet blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 225° to 315° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Sebastian Inlet?
Sebastian Inlet wants E swell (45° to 120°) between 0.6m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Sebastian Inlet?
The main season at Sebastian Inlet is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Aug. Hurricane season and winter cold fronts.
How do I get to Sebastian Inlet?
Fly into MLB, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Sebastian Inlet State Park. North and south sides.
What kind of wave is Sebastian Inlet?
Sebastian Inlet is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Aug
Hurricane season and winter cold fronts.
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