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New Smyrna Beach Inlet

Good

Wave Height

2-4

ft

Swell

~5s

NE

Wind

11mph

Onshore (NNE)

Water

77°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 6h 16m

Updated: 5/3/2026, 5:36:28 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Tomorrow
H1:57am3.9ft
L8:20am0.4ft
H2:08pm2.7ft
L7:59pm0.2ft
Tue, May 5
H2:36am3.8ft
L9:01am0.5ft
H2:48pm2.6ft
L8:38pm0.3ft
Wed, May 6
H3:17am3.6ft
L9:48am0.6ft
H3:32pm2.5ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About New Smyrna Beach Inlet

New Smyrna Inlet is a high-performance Florida break shaped by tidal flow and jetty structure. The waves are fast, hollow, and powerful by East Coast standards, especially on incoming tide with solid swell. It's a demanding spot that rewards strong positioning and quick reactions. When it's on, it's one of the best—and heaviest—breaks in the state.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

The current water temperature at New Smyrna Beach Inlet is 77°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at New Smyrna Beach Inlet today?

New Smyrna Beach Inlet currently has waves around 2-4ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

Today's high tide at New Smyrna Beach Inlet is at 9:20 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

Today's low tide at New Smyrna Beach Inlet is at 3:42 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

New Smyrna Beach Inlet works best with swells from the E, NE and W, SW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is incoming.

Is New Smyrna Beach Inlet good for beginners?

New Smyrna Beach Inlet is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Tuesday morning looks like your best bet with clean 2-3ft waves and straight onshore wind that should groom the surf nicely around that 9am low tide. The rest of the week gets pretty small and choppy, especially once that southeast swell kicks in Thursday.

Updated 5/3/2026, 6:14:23 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeInlet Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelIntermediate to Advanced
CrowdModerate to Heavy
Best TideIncoming
Best SwellE, NE
Best WindW, SW
ParkingFree parking at Smyrna Dunes Park

Local Tip

Incoming tide is key for the best shape. Watch for sharks - this area has high activity.