New Smyrna Beach Inlet
New Smyrna Beach Inlet holds the dubious title of "Shark Bite Capital of the World"—a statistic that hasn't stopped generations of Florida surfers from making this their home break. The inlet-enhanced sandbars create consistent, user-friendly waves that work on minimal swell, making NSB one of Florida's most reliable surf zones. The sharks are plentiful but the bites are rarely serious, and most locals consider the risk just part of the Florida surfing experience. Beach driving is allowed with a permit, and the laid-back vibe makes NSB a quintessential East Coast surf town.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (75°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 120°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 310°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach driving allowed with permit.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Aug
Hurricane swells and cold fronts provide best surf.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
New Smyrna Beach
🦈 Shark bite capital • Florida consistent • Drive-on beach
Cocoa Beach Pier
🏆 Kelly Slater's home break • East Coast birthplace • Florida surf history
Jacksonville Beach Pier
🌊 Northeast Florida's hub • Consistent pier break • Strong surf community
Sebastian Inlet
🏆 Florida's best • First Peak perfection • Jetty quality