New Smyrna Beach today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:40–5:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm High rip current risk
- Waves · water 6.3 ft · 75 °F moderate · 8.7 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 73 °F from the NE, gusts 23 · clear
- Surf today 4.2–6.5 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 7:10–11:00 am
- Sun 7:34 am–6:40 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:42 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–1:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Coastal Flood Warning: significant flooding along the shore at high tide. Until 2:00 pm today. NWS Melbourne FL
- Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until Mon 2, 1:00 am. NWS Melbourne FL
- High Surf Advisory: large breaking waves: take care on beaches, jetties and rocks. Until 2:00 am tomorrow. NWS Melbourne FL
Also in effect: Small Craft Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory.
Today, Thursday, October 29, in New Smyrna Beach the sun rises at 7:34 am and sets at 6:40 pm: 11 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:03 am to 5:03 am and from 3:36 pm to 5:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 6.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Clear, 73 °F.
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:36–5:36 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and 5.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:00 am to 5:00 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, Atlantic croaker, spot and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: southern kingfish. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for New Smyrna Beach, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in New Smyrna Beach
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Melbourne FL)
- Official statement: High Surf Advisory (NWS Melbourne FL)
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: high (NWS, statement in effect)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
- Sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
- Swim with care: 5.6 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk (official statement)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.6 ft
5.6 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for New Smyrna Beach, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 75 °F, though with some waves. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 75 °F, though with some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near New Smyrna Beach
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- New Smyrna Beach 2.3 mi · E
- Parking
- Inlet Shore Beach Area 2.8 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Dogs on leash
- Disappearing Island 3.1 mi · N
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near New Smyrna Beach
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Tides in New Smyrna Beach
Tides in New Smyrna Beach: not available yet
There is no tide station near New Smyrna Beach, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Ponce de Leon Inlet · 3.3 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at New Smyrna Beach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.1 ft
- Significant6.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.8 ft with a period of 8 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:14 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations 41070 and 41069, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in New Smyrna Beach today
Surf today
Fair- 4.2–6.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.8 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: high (NWS, statement in effect)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 5.0–8.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:10 am · sunrise 7:34 am · sunset 6:40 pm · last light 7:05 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 74.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 375 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in New Smyrna Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 5.5 ft swell at 7 s from the east-northeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.2 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:05 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 9:30 am, with light wind and weak current, though with a big swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for New Smyrna Beach, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 4.1 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Flagler SSW 2.9 mi
- Flagler NNW 2.9 mi
- Flagler Center 2.9 mi
- Flagler NNE 2015 3.0 mi
- Flagler SE Inside 2015 3.0 mi
- Flagler ENE 2015 3.1 mi
- Sea Dogs Dive Center 1.7 mi
- Spruce Creek Scuba 8.5 mi
- Discover Diving Dive Center 8.9 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in New Smyrna Beach
Now in New Smyrna Beach
- Low / high
- 73 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 38%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 10.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 66
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 73° | 73° | 77° | 80° | 78° | 77° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 NE | 11 NNE | 10 NE | 9 ENE | 12 ENE | 11 NE | 10 NE | 10 NNE |
| Gusts | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 |
| Waves | 6.8 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.1 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 73° 10 NE 6.2 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 9 ENE 6.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 12 ENE 5.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 11 NE 5.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 10 NE 5.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 10 NNE 5.1 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 8 NNE 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 7 NE 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 80 °F | 12 mph NE | 6.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 81 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 81 °F | 15 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 78 °F | 14 mph E | 5.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 78 °F | 13 mph ENE | 6.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 80 °F | 13 mph ENE | 6.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 81 °F | 11 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 67 / 80 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 78 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 75 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 75 °F | 6 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 81 °F | 3 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 78 °F | 5 mph NNW | 2.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 81° 4.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 81° 5.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 71° / 78° 5.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 78° 6.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 80° 6.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 69° / 81° 5.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 4.3 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (79 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:14 am (local time).
The sun in New Smyrna Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 7:33 pm
- Civil dawn 7:10 am
- Civil dusk 7:05 pm
- Solar noon 1:07 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 6 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:08 pm
- Full dark 7:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,124 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in New Smyrna Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:03–5:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:36–5:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:12–10:12 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in New Smyrna Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- pier in ruin 4.0 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- North Causeway Boat Ramp (East) Facilities: 4 lanes · 15 trailer spaces · dock · free 0.8 mi
- George Kennedy Memorial Park Facilities: 4 lanes · 31 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 2.6 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard - Station Ponce de Leon Inlet 2.7 mi
- Marina 0.4 mi
- New Smyrna Marina 0.9 mi
- New Smyrna Outfitters 0.2 mi
- River Deck Bait & Tackle 0.4 mi
- NSB Bait and Tackle 0.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from New Smyrna Beach) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ponce de Leon Inlet Light 3.8 mi north
- Light
- 6 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(6) W 30s
- Light height
- 174 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1835
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near New Smyrna BeachTides nearby
- Edgewater3.0 mi
- Ponce de Leon Inlet3.3 mi
- Ponce Inlet4.9 mi
- Port Orange8.8 mi
- South Daytona11 mi
- Daytona Beach Shores11 mi
- Daytona Beach14 mi
- Holly Hill16 mi
- Ormond Beach20 mi
- Ormond-by-the-Sea24 mi
New Smyrna Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 24,298 people. Coordinates: 29.026° N, 80.927° W.
- It is 229 mi north of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 7 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Miami.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fishin Cove Marina (0.4 mi), Inlet Marina (2.6 mi), Camerons Marina (4.4 mi).
Questions about New Smyrna BeachQuestions
What time is sunset today in New Smyrna Beach?
At 6:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in New Smyrna Beach?
At 7:35 am. First light comes at 6:43 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:03–5:03 am, Minor 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Major 3:36–5:36 pm, Minor 9:12–10:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in New Smyrna Beach?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 38% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in New Smyrna Beach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.3 ft waves with a period of 8.7 s from the east-northeast. The water is 74.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit New Smyrna Beach?
The best time to visit New Smyrna Beach is from February to May and from November to December: highs of 71 °F to 85 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).