Sebastian Inlet, United States
Also within 20 km of Sebastian
- Sebastian Inlet Dive site · 4.5 km from Sebastian
- Southside Sebastian Inlet Surf spot · 5.4 km from Sebastian
- Long Point Surf spot · 6 km from Sebastian
- Monster hole Surf spot · 6.7 km from Sebastian
- Spanish house Surf spot · 6.7 km from Sebastian
- Tracking Station Surf spot · 18.8 km from Sebastian
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About Sebastian Inlet
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces NE (66°), so it takes swell from the NE. The wind blows offshore from the SW (246°). It is exposed to the open swell. It suits intermediate surfers and up. It works in 2–8 ft of swell. The sea is about 21°C in January, its coldest month (2 mm shorty), and 29°C in September, its warmest (no wetsuit). For intermediate surfers the best months are usually January, February, March and September, with about 1 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Sebastian, 4.5 km away (about 10 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 4 surf spots and 1 dive site.
Water about 27°C: no wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 6 h 40 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to MCO, direct.
See flights MDW → MCO · Skyscanner from about £155 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 10 from the airport to Sebastian Inlet.
Accommodation.
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Where it is
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Forecast
The score for intermediates, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Score for intermediates | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 8, too small | 3 ft8 s | 92kJ | wind from the north-east, 18 knots | 26°C |
| Mon 19Oct | 7, poor | 5 ft9 s | 440kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 15 knots | 26°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 27, poor | 5 ft9 s | 346kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 12 knots | 25°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 31, poor | 4 ft7 s | 121kJ | wind from the north-east, 11 knots | 26°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 30, poor | 3 ft8 s | 142kJ | wind from the north, 10 knots | 25°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 28, poor | 3 ft7 s | 102kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 10 knots | 25°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 12, poor | 3 ft6 s | 69kJ | wind from the north-east, 16 knots | 25°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 16, poor | 4 ft9 s | 204kJ | wind from the north-east, 20 knots | 25°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 0, too big | 6 ft9 s | 612kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 20 knots | 24°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 0, too big | 9 ft11 s | 1,679kJ | wind from the north-west, 18 knots | 22°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for intermediate surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight MDW to MCO, then 2h 10 by road. About 6h 40 door to door
- Tue 20 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 28 of 80.
- Wed 21 OctSurf Sebastian Inlet
Best 08:00 to 11:00 local time: 4 ft at 7 s, wind 11 kn (20 km/h).
- Thu 22 OctSurf Sebastian Inlet
Best 08:00 to 11:00 local time: 3 ft at 8 s, wind 10 kn (18 km/h).
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 31 of 80.
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 13 of 80.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight MDW to MCO, then 2h 10 by road. About 6h 40 door to door
The plan picks the best of 5 spots near Sebastian each day: Long Point, Monster hole, Sebastian Inlet, Southside Sebastian Inlet, Spanish house.
Rough cost
About £950–£1,705 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return MDW to MCO, estimated from distance and season, 2 airlines on the route, with a hold bag | £155–£325 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £115–£190 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £270–£455 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £260–£480 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £115–£190 |
| Total | £950–£1,705 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Sebastian
- Mo Bay GrillJamaican · 0.2 km from the centre
- Vic's Pizza Italian RestaurantItalian · 0.2 km from the centre
- Taste of AsiaAsian · 0.3 km from the centre
- Crab Stop Of Sebastian - Seafood RestaurantSeafood · 0.6 km from the centre
- Pizza HutPizza · 0.6 km from the centre
- Gianna's PizzeriaPizza · 0.7 km from the centre
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