Sebastian Inlet
United States · North America
Right now
FoggyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.3m ENE
Wind: 9 km/h NNW (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: E
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:43Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 26°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.7m swell at 12s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 26°C.
AI-generated summary for Sebastian Inlet. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Sebastian Inlet
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 16). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Sebastian Inlet.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Sebastian Inlet
Sebastian Inlet is a highly mechanical, wedging beach break situated on the central Atlantic coast of Florida. The bathymetric topography is heavily influenced by a large, man-made rock jetty extending into the ocean, which stabilises the adjacent sandbanks. As easterly groundswells approach the coast, they reflect off the stone structure, intersecting with the primary incoming wave energy to create a pronounced, amplifying wedge. A westerly offshore wind is essential to hold up the steep faces and prevent the peaks from crumbling prematurely. The wave features a highly critical, rapid take-off that transitions immediately into a fast, hollow section, followed by a punchy wall ideal for aerial manoeuvres and vertical turns. Due to the concentrated power of the wedge, the extreme proximity of the rock jetty, and the heavy localised crowding, it leaves little margin for error. Consequently, Sebastian Inlet is classified as a high-performance arena best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers capable of executing rapid, precise rail work.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Sebastian Inlet. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Sebastian Inlet?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.