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Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

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Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.4s
Wind
7mph
ESE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.0ft @ 8sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s and light ESE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|3-8mph N
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s and gentle ESE breeze. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|6-11mph E
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Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

New Smyrna Beach Inlet is widely regarded as the most consistent surf spot in Florida — dubbed the "Surfing Capital of the East Coast" by SURFER Magazine. The Ponce de Leon Inlet creates strong tidal flow that builds quality sandbars, producing rights near the south jetty and scattered peaks stretching south. Works on virtually any swell direction and at all tides. Also known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World" due to blacktip sharks attracted by baitfish in the inlet runoff.

Strong currentsRip currentsBoat trafficSharksHeavy crowdsShifting sandbarsLocalism

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna)?
The current wave height at Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) is 2-3ft with a 8.4s swell period. Wind is ESE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) surf forecast?
Our Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna)?
The current breaking wave height at Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) is 2-3ft, produced by a 4ft E wind swell swell at 8s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna)?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ponce Inlet (New Smyrna) is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.