New Smyrna Beach · Florida · USA
New Smyrna Beach
You'll smell salt and board wax before you see the break—consistent shoulder-high sets roll in while surfers paddle alongside families wading shin-deep in bathwater-warm shallows. The sand here is firm enough to drive on, a Volusia County tradition that brings coolers and beach chairs right to the tideline.
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You'll smell salt and board wax before you see the break—consistent shoulder-high sets roll in while surfers paddle alongside families wading shin-deep in bathwater-warm shallows. The sand here is firm enough to drive on, a Volusia County tradition that brings coolers and beach chairs right to the tideline.
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About this beach
Where it is
New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
29.0258°, -80.9220°
Top things to do
At New Smyrna Beach
Ride the Jetty
Hollow rights off south rocks
Flagler Avenue Crawl
Fish dip and draft beer
Pier Sunset Frames
Pilings silhouette golden hour perfectly
Wade North Beach
Gentle slope, toddler-safe shallows
Near this beach
Places, rentals, tours and events within walking and driving distance of New Smyrna Beach.
Questions people actually ask about New Smyrna Beach.
Is New Smyrna Beach safe for swimming?
New Smyrna Beach is generally safe for swimming, but it's known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World" due to frequent minor shark encounters in shallow waters. Most incidents are minor bites from small sharks mistaking surfers for fish. Lifeguarded areas are your safest bet. The beach also experiences strong surf and currents, so check flag warnings before entering. Swim near lifeguard stations, avoid dawn and dusk when sharks feed most actively, and don't wear shiny jewelry that might attract marine life.
When is the best time to visit New Smyrna Beach?
New Smyrna Beach is enjoyable year-round, with each season offering different benefits. Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) provide warm temperatures (70s-80s°F), fewer crowds, and excellent surf conditions. Summer (June-August) is peak season with hot weather and busiest beaches, plus occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Winter (December-February) offers mild temperatures (60s-70s°F), lowest prices, and good surfing, though water temperatures drop and some may find it too cool for swimming. Surfers particularly favor fall and winter for consistent swells.
