New Smyrna Beach
United States · North America
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.0m ENE
Wind: 13 km/h E (onshore)
Beach faces: E
Onshore wind (blowing from sea to land). Expect choppier, less defined waves.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:42Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 25°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
1.1m swell at 12s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 24°C.
AI-generated summary for New Smyrna Beach. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at New Smyrna Beach
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 12pm (score: 24). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at New Smyrna Beach.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach is an exceptionally consistent, highly popular beach break situated on the Atlantic coastline of Florida, United States. The bathymetry is defined by highly mobile silica sandbars heavily influenced by the Ponce de Leon Inlet rock jetty to the north. This coastal structure intercepts and structures short to medium-period easterly wind swells generated across the Atlantic fetch. A westerly offshore wind is required to groom the wave faces and counteract the frequently disorganised sea state. The interaction between the structured sandbars and incoming swells produces punchy, steep A-frames that offer both left and right-hand walls. Because the wave does not break over a highly dangerous reef but still provides steep drops and fast sections, it is highly suitable for intermediate surfers. The consistent, workable faces provide a reliable canvas for high-performance progression, although practitioners must navigate the intense local crowd and the renowned presence of coastal shark populations. It remains one of the most reliable wave-generation zones on the eastern seaboard.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at New Smyrna Beach. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf New Smyrna Beach?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.