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Sebastian Inlet

3.9 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 especies 34 colaboradores

Sebastian Inlet offers year-round diving in Florida with diverse marine life and accessible conditions for divers of all levels.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Vida marina
Delfín mular

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8 kn
Olas
0.74 m
Agua
29.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (34%)
Now: NE (51°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.06m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.04m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.8 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.04m ▼ 08:00 · -0.54m ▲ 14:00 · +0.22m ▼ 21:00 · -0.44m Ahora -0.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV6.25 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 07:08 19:22
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 17.6 1 6 0mm
09-19 13.9 0.64 8 0mm
09-20 8.1 0.4 7 0mm
09-21 8.1 0.36 8 2mm
09-22 6.6 0.34 8 6mm
09-23 7.4 0.32 6 2mm
09-24 10.4 0.42 7 2mm

About this spot

Sebastian Inlet, located along Florida's Atlantic coast near State Road A1A, is a versatile dive destination open to exploration throughout the year. The inlet's dynamic currents and varied bottom structure create an engaging environment for divers seeking something beyond typical reef dives. Local dive operations know the site well and can guide you to the best entry points and underwater features. Marine life at Sebastian Inlet is healthy and diverse. Twelve recorded species observations confirm good biodiversity in the area, and the absence of coral bleaching stress indicates stable reef conditions. You'll encounter everything from schooling fish to bottom dwellers as you explore the inlet's structure. The area sits outside protected marine reserves, meaning standard recreational diving protocols apply. Access is straightforward via the nearby highway corridor, making this a convenient option for Florida's east coast divers. Community videos from the site show what to expect underwater and help you prepare for your dive. Whether you're a local looking for a quick dive or visiting the area, Sebastian Inlet delivers reliable diving without the complexity of remote travel.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Vida marina

Delfín mular

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 6992km · ~1608kg · €29

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Sebastian Inlet?

Sebastian Inlet can be dived year-round, so you can plan your trip around your schedule rather than waiting for a specific season. Water conditions remain diveable in all months, though local dive operators can advise on seasonal variations in visibility and comfort.

What marine life will I see at Sebastian Inlet?

Twelve documented species observations confirm diverse marine life at the site. The area shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating healthy reef conditions. Expect schooling fish, reef dwellers, and other Atlantic species typical of Florida's east coast inlets.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

Sebastian Inlet is not within a protected marine area, so standard recreational diving guidelines apply. Check with local dive shops for current access conditions and any facility-specific requirements at entry points near State Road A1A.

What can I learn from community videos of this site?

Three community videos document diving at Sebastian Inlet and show you what to expect underwater, including bottom features, marine life encounters, and entry/exit conditions. Watching these before your dive helps you prepare and know what to look for.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

58 registros · 33 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Ocypode quadrata

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Atrina serrata

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 ene 2026
×1registros

Lysianopsis alba

Malacostraca · Lysianassidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 jul 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–3 m

Ichnopus

Malacostraca · Uristidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 jul 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–3 m

Astyris lunata

Gastropoda · Columbellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 jul 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–3 m

Mobula birostris

giant manta
Elasmobranchii · Mobulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 may 2022
×1registros

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 sept 2021
×1registros

Cerapus cudjoe

Malacostraca · Ischyroceridae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 jul 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–3 m

Dulichiella appendiculata

Malacostraca · Melitidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jul 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–3 m

Bulla striata

Gastropoda · Bullidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jul 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
2–3 m

Elasmobranchii

Elasmobranchii
OBIS
Última observación:
18 feb 2019
×1registros

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida manatee
Mammalia · Trichechidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 ene 2019
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Sebastian Inlet North Tip Dive

nickvolume1
💬 3 top comments
  • Goliath Grouper eat lots of Snook and anything else that gets close to them!

    @diverles12 · 👍 4
  • Where exactly is the North Tip of the inlet? Is that the tip of the pier? I am a big snorkeler and want to go.

    @PLegalrep · 👍 0
  • I saw snook this thick diving in both Haulover and Port Everglades.

    @miamiwax5504 · 👍 2

Diving the Sebastian Inlet with a HUGE school of Snook

TCM Outdoors
💬 3 top comments
  • Great Video!!!!

    @davidjohnson6588 · 👍 0
  • props for picking up other peoples trash and for not having obnoxious music

    @mahogsed7539 · 👍 1
  • Awesome bro !

    @robcaponesoutdooradventure8286 · 👍 0

Goliath Grouper Everywhere! Free Diving Sebastian Inlet During the Summer

Brandon Howard
💬 2 top comments
  • uw things are welcome. Cool.

    @rimotivri · 👍 0
  • uw stuff are awsome. Cool.

    @rimotivri · 👍 0
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (70/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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