Cape Sebastian is a right-hand reef break that peels over a mix of boulders and sand. The section worth checking sits on the south side, about 7 miles (11 km) down the coast, where sand piling up behind Hunters Island lets long, loping rights run down the bar. The wider stretch from here to the Pistol River is also one of the USA's great windsurfing Meccas.
When It Works
The break draws swell from west through north (W-N), with northwest the best match. It is moderately consistent, so expect worthwhile windows rather than surf on every check. Waves are usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3.7 m / 12 ft, but the setup cuts the swell size down a lot, so bigger open-coast swells arrive smaller here. The best surf tends to show at the lower end of the tide.
Wind and Tide
Look for southeast offshore wind, and the cape is known for howling offshores when it lines up. It breaks on low and mid tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
Cape Sebastian suits intermediate surfers. Expect a moderately busy lineup when it works, and a bigger crowd on large swell weekends.
Access
There is free roadside parking.
