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Sebastian

Location: Indian River
Mile Marker: Mile 938
Lat / Lon: N 27° 49.500' / W 080° 28.030'
Depth: 5 Feet
Tide: 0.5 feet
Description: Off Capt Hiram's Marina. Close to several pubs, restaurants. Can get crowded. Enter through marked channel.

NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

3.50

(6)

3.50 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.83

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

2.67

Open Northeast Through South and Wakes

Current Flow:

2.83

Wake Protection:

2.33

Open Northeast Through South and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.17

Ease of Shopping:

2.20

Shore Access:

3.17

Pet Friendly:

2.80

Cell Service:

3.33

WiFi:

1.75

Review for Sebastian

Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Feb 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

3

1/30/24: Happy New Year. Came up to Sebastian to watch two SpaceX rocket launches. Anchored just off Capt Hirams Resort (friendly crew). Must enter through market channel (4'LMW). Anchorage is on South side of small spoil island where there are #5 wrecked sailboats, and what appears to be an abandoned sailboat at anchor. The depth here was 3' at full moon low tide! You are Open to E and SE wind and wakes; some protection from N and W.
Shore has Capt Hirams restaurant, bar, music with a country & Key West vibe. Walk to Squib Lipps Restaurant, Tiki Beach Bar, Mel Fishers Treasures, others.

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Review for Sebastian

Reviewed by: Hal Goldschlag on Dec 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

We anchored at Sebastian Beach on the east side of the ICW close to the shore. There was great holding and anchor came up clean and it protected us from the East winds. There were several great spots to take the dog to the beach where there was grass also.

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Review for Sebastian

Reviewed by: Heath Phillips, Philyria , on Feb 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Anchored here for 12 hours in 10-12kn wind. Current was negligible. Set Mantus 45 with 60' of 3/8" G4 in 8' of water. Some vegetation on bottom, but once set held great. Great spot to watch launches as well. Lots of dolphin.

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Review for Sebastian

Reviewed by: Greg Youngberg on Apr 7, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

Shallow draft only. Good holding but exposed to wind and waves. Quiet at night. Short dinghy ride to courtesy docks with access ladders to climb up at Captain Hirams. Short walk to Wal-Mart.

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Review for Sebastian

Reviewed by: Scott LaPointe on Mar 26, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We stayed at an anchor spot near the northeast side of the inlet in 8-10 feet of water. 6 inch tide at this spot but a good current. Only anchor here on a low wind day as it is exposed in all directions. It is a short dingy ride to the basin to the north side of the inlet just after the causeway for snorkeling and swimming. It is a State Park for Sebastian. Visibility for snorkeling is fair.
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  Getting clarification on sentence about dinghy.
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Review for Sebastian

Reviewed by: Scott LaPointe on Mar 26, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Strong current. To exit or enter must have personal knowledge

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