Surf spot

New Smyrna Inlet

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Country: USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates: 29.0643, -80.9064

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Wave period (s)	6.5	6	6.1	6.2	6.4	6.9	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.2	7.2	7	7	7	6.9	6.9	7.2	6.7	6.7	6.8	7	7.3	7	4.5	5.3	5.8	7.1	6.3	6	6.5	7	6.8	6.3	6.6	6.6	6	5.8	6	6	6.1	5.8	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.4
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Wind speed (km/h)	4.8	5.2	3.9	5.3	9.8	9.8	10.2	7.1	5.6	6.1	5.5	6.1	11.1	7.8	1.1	1.8	0.8	0.7	4.3	13.8	16.9	17.7	16.3	19.1	17.4	16.6	16.6	18.9	18.5	18.2	15.5	16.3	13.4	10.7	11.1	15.8	15.6	14.3	10.7	10.2	8	6.3	6.1	13.3	14.9	12.7	8.9	6.5	5.1	2.1	1.5	6.5	13.1	10.9	7.6	6.3
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New Smyrna Inlet is one of the better-known surf spots on Florida’s east coast, located at the southern end of New Smyrna Beach in North Florida’s Atlantic surf zone.

Spot character - Type: Sandbar beachbreak with inlet influence - Break quality: Can produce fun, punchy waves for Florida standards, especially when a solid swell lines up with the right wind - Wave shape: Usually fast and hollow-ish for a beachbreak, with occasional sections that can get steep near the inlet side - Consistency: Fairly reliable compared with many East Coast Florida spots, but still very tide- and swell-dependent

Best conditions - Swell: Northeast to east swells are the most common productive setup - Wind: Light offshore or clean westerly winds are ideal; strong onshores quickly make it messy - Tide: Varies by sandbar and inlet current, but many surfers prefer mid to lower tide for more defined waves

What to expect - Crowds can build quickly when conditions are good, since it’s one of the more popular surf areas in the region. - The inlet can create stronger currents, shifting sandbars, and localized hazards, so the lineup may be more dynamic than a standard beachbreak. - Wave quality can change a lot from day to day as the sand moves.

Skill level - Suitable for: Beginners to advanced surfers, depending on the day - Beginners: Can work on smaller, softer days, but currents and crowds can be challenging - Advanced surfers: Better sessions may offer faster, steeper waves and occasional barrels during bigger swells

Hazards / notes - Strong currents near the inlet - Shifting sandbars and shallow sections - Crowds and local traffic - Marine life typical of the area, including occasional sharks and jellyfish

Overall New Smyrna Inlet is a classic Florida beachbreak/inlet setup: inconsistent but capable, often fun, and one of the more noteworthy surf destinations in the Southeast U.S. If the swell and wind cooperate, it can offer some of the best waves on the coast.