Sebastian Inlet Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE-E
Wind
SW/W but the jetty can block SE/S winds
Surf Height
Waist-2' overhead
Tide
Low but there are occasional periods when mid/higher tides are better depending on the sand
Sebastian Inlet Surf Guide
A long and storied history, Sebastian Inlet was first cut back in the early 1900’s with small coquina jetties. This inlet became the focal point in supporting a growing fishing industry and becoming a popular recreation area. The ebb and flow of sand up and the the coast occasionally closed off the inlet until 1948 when the current inlet was blasted open, creating the permanent opening we see today. While people do occasionally surf the south side of the Inlet, the north side is home to the jetty and all its glories, including the big-league spot, First Peak, and its slightly less-perfect but equally popular siblings Second Peak, Third Peak and OK Signs/Swimmers. Swells bounce off the jetty at First Peak with extra juice that can either max out the potential of a one-foot dribbler or add a few feet -- and one heck of a barrel -- to a head-high nugget. Second Peak, Third Peak and OK Signs don't benefit from the jetty's wedge, but are almost as fun. In fact, sometimes those peaks break even better, especially on NE swells.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate and up
Local Vibe
Doable
Humility and respect appeciated.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
It gets crowded - this is a destination spot for surfers from all around the state, especially South Florida, West Florida and Orlando.
Spot Rating
Perfect
While 1st Peak is just a fraction of its former self, this is still one of the best waves on the East Coast when it's on. Good wind protection spot too, so there are more quality days here than others along the Space Coast.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy for the most part - it breaks close to the beach. Currents can sometimes run strong through.
Water Quality
Clean
Very clean but occasional dirty lagoon water can mix in on the outgoing tides especially after periods of heavy rainfall.
Hazards
Lot of fish which attract sharks, but crowds cut your chances of being attacked. Although less of a problem, people fishing from the jetty can get aggressive with surfers at times.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
$8 daily.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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