Sebastian Inlet
Florida, USA
Beach breakIntermediate
Florida's premier surf spot, Sebastian Inlet's state park jetties funnel Atlantic swells into a consistent, wedgy peak that is far superior to anything else along the Sunshine State's flat coastline.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Wind
W
Offshore
Tide
low-mid tide on an incoming current
LowMidHigh
Season
October–November
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right (primary, First Peak)
Bottom
Sand (shaped by jetty)
Shape
Punchy, often hollow right, the jetty creates a wedge effect that concentrates swell energy into a steep, fast takeoff
Length
30–80m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The jetty wedge creates a significantly more powerful and hollow wave than the surrounding Florida coast.
Hazards
- •Jetty structure, getting caught against the rocks is dangerous
- •Bull sharks are frequently sighted at the inlet (one of Florida's highest shark encounter areas)
- •Very competitive lineup on good swell days
Local Tips
- •First Peak (north side of the inlet) is the money spot, it wedges into a steep, hollow right on an incoming swell.
- •Sebastian Inlet State Park has camping right on the beach, a 2-night surf camp here during a NE swell is quintessential East Coast surfing.
Location
27.8623, -80.4465