Overview

New Smyrna Beach is a renowned kitesurfing and surfing spot on the Atlantic coast, north of Cape Canaveral. Known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World" (statistically, not dramatically), this beach offers excellent wave conditions in trade winds and northeast swells. The Ponce de Leon Inlet to the north creates quality waves and strong currents. The spot is appreciated by advanced riders for its dynamic conditions. The town has a unique artistic and bohemian vibe.

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Sunrise 07:28 · Sunset 18:48

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.9 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October High tide 02:36 · 1.1 m Low tide 08:43 · 0.5 m High tide 15:05 · 1.3 m Low tide 21:27 · 0.5 m
Tuesday 20 October High tide 03:32 · 1.2 m Low tide 09:36 · 0.5 m High tide 15:58 · 1.4 m Low tide 22:15 · 0.5 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:24 · 1.3 m Low tide 10:29 · 0.4 m High tide 16:47 · 1.4 m Low tide 23:00 · 0.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 05:13 · 1.4 m Low tide 11:22 · 0.4 m High tide 17:34 · 1.4 m Low tide 23:44 · 0.3 m
Friday 23 October High tide 06:00 · 1.5 m Low tide 12:13 · 0.3 m High tide 18:21 · 1.4 m

New Smyrna Beach: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

188h

in July · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to October, peaking in July: 27 rideable days a month and 188 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is January, at 15 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 76%13-20 knots · 23%21-30 knots · under 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 18 °C. The wettest month is September, with 332 mm.

Monthly averages: New Smyrna Beach

Monthly averages — New Smyrna Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	15.0	103 h	18 °C	72 mm
February	24.0	140 h	21 °C	57 mm
March	23.5	185 h	23 °C	44 mm
April	27.0	257 h	26 °C	16 mm
May	26.0	218 h	29 °C	160 mm
June	26.5	236 h	30 °C	200 mm
July	27.5	188 h	31 °C	149 mm
August	25.0	193 h	31 °C	192 mm
September	27.0	258 h	29 °C	332 mm
October	27.5	271 h	27 °C	314 mm
November	16.5	131 h	24 °C	58 mm
December	17.0	123 h	21 °C	34 mm

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Technical details of New Smyrna Beach spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

The water body faces the Atlantic with a sandy bottom and sandbars creating well-shaped waves. In easterly trade winds, waves of 3-6 feet are regular. In northeast swells, conditions can be powerful (6-10 feet). The Ponce de Leon Inlet generates strong currents and quality waves. The water is warm. Wave conditions are among the best in Florida.

Hazards

Sharks very present in this area — highest concentration of bites in the world (usually minor). Do not ride in murky water or at dusk. Strong currents near Ponce de Leon Inlet. Longshore drift currents. The beach allows cars — watch for traffic on the sand. In westerly winds, conditions are offshore.

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