New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach is Florida's consistent cornerstone—the most reliable surf on the state's east coast, where sandbars produce workable waves more days per year than anywhere else in the region. The drive-on beach access and inlet peaks attract crowds, while the designation as "shark bite capital of the world" adds a certain frisson to every session. The bites are typically minor—more nuisance than danger—but they keep things interesting. For Florida surfers seeking daily waves without the drive to Sebastian, New Smyrna delivers consistent mediocrity with occasional excellence.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Direction range
- 30° - 110°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 225° - 315°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 1m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Inlet and multiple beach accesses.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Aug
Hurricane season best. Winter cold fronts.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
New Smyrna Beach Inlet
🦈 Shark bite capital • Consistent sandbars • Florida surf culture
Cocoa Beach Pier
🏆 Kelly Slater's home break • East Coast birthplace • Florida surf history
Sebastian Inlet
🏆 Florida's best • First Peak perfection • Jetty quality
Jacksonville Beach Pier
🌊 Northeast Florida's hub • Consistent pier break • Strong surf community