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New Smyrna Beach Inlet

New Smyrna Beach, USA

🦈Sharks👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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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.

New Smyrna Beach Inlet surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Fair

1.7mE@8s

12km/h

1.7m@8s

12km/h

Thu5

Good

1.2mENE@9s

6km/h

1.2m@9s

6km/h

Fri6

Firing

1.4mENE@10s

5km/h

1.4m@10s

5km/h

Sat7

Firing

1.6mENE@12s

10km/h

1.6m@12s

10km/h

Sun8

Firing

1.5mENE@11s

9km/h

1.5m@11s

9km/h

Mon9

Fair

0.9mENE@12s

16km/h

0.9m@12s

16km/h

Tue10

Fair

1.3mE@7s

9km/h

1.3m@7s

9km/h

Wed11

Fair

1.0mENE@12s

24km/h

1.0m@12s

24km/h

Thu12

Fair

1.3mNE@9s

15km/h

1.3m@9s

15km/h

Fri13

Fair

1.1mNE@9s

11km/h

1.1m@9s

11km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 13 km/h · PM 8 km/h

Swell

1.7m

E(79°)

Score: 22/25

Period

Short period

Score: 8/25

Wind

12km/h

ESE(108°)

Score: 5/25

Weather

25°C

0.0mm98%

First light 6:08amSunrise 6:38amSunset 5:35pmLast light 6:05pm

Windswell

0.3m@2s

Secondary

—

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @8s E in window

Wind12 km/h ESE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:08–8:00am · droppingStrike window: 12:15–6:05pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.0m

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

8g19

18g32

16g27

11g19

6g13

3g4

3g7

8g8

9g10

9g18

1g3

3g3

4g5

8g9

7g13

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7g19

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8g39

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11g17

19g44

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20g32

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7g22

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12g11

15g11

12g18

tidem

4:07am0.9m

10:05am0.1m

4:30pm0.9m

10:35pm0.0m

5:01am1.0m

11:05am0.1m

5:20pm0.9m

11:20pm0.0m

5:50am1.0m

12:03pm0.1m

6:05pm0.9m

6:37am1.1m

12:54pm0.1m

6:50pm0.8m

12:43am0.0m

7:20am1.1m

1:39pm0.1m

7:33pm0.8m

1:22am0.0m

8:01am1.1m

2:20pm0.1m

8:16pm0.8m

1:58am0.0m

8:41am1.1m

2:58pm0.1m

8:56pm0.8m

2:35am0.0m

9:20am1.0m

3:37pm0.1m

9:34pm0.8m

3:12am0.1m

10:01am1.0m

4:17pm0.1m

10:13pm0.7m

3:50am0.1m

10:41am1.0m

5:04pm0.2m

10:55pm0.7m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:07 am

High · 0.94m

10:05 am

Low · 0.06m

4:30 pm

High · 0.95m

10:35 pm

Low · 0.03m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction22/25

Swell Size22/25

Swell Period8/25

Wind5/25

Raw Score57/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-8

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score50/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score50

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @8s E in window

Wind12 km/h ESE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: ENE (75°)
Direction range: 45° - 120°
Size range: 0.5m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.2m - 1.6m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 11s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: W (270°)
Offshore range: 240° - 310°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

8/10

Access: Beach driving allowed with permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

New Smyrna Beach Inlet is a beach break in New Smyrna Beach, USA, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

New Smyrna Beach Inlet picks up swell from the NE round to the ESE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the ENE. It starts working at around 0.5m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 11s or longer, as anything under 7s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

A W wind is dead offshore at New Smyrna Beach Inlet, and anything from the WSW round to the NW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

New Smyrna Beach Inlet is at its best around low tide, roughly 0.3m to 1m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

The most reliable run of swell at New Smyrna Beach Inlet comes Sep to Mar. There's a second window in Aug too. Hurricane swells and cold fronts provide best surf.

How cold is the water at New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

The water at New Smyrna Beach Inlet averages around 24°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is New Smyrna Beach Inlet good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 8/10), so mind the pecking order. Shark bite capital of the world. Strong inlet currents.