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Aerial view of Inlet Shore Beach Area in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 20234 photos
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source)

Inlet Shore Beach Area

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Ocean beach in New Smyrna Beach, facing north-east, with parking and bathrooms within walking distance.

  • Dogs allowed
  • Pier
  • Sunrise over water
  • Bathrooms
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking9 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
4.2/ 10Fair
How we score beaches
Calm water
4.6 of 10
Water
83 Ftoday
Sunset
7:34 pmover land
Parking
Mapped9 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Highrest of today
Families
Fair
74of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Fair beach day

Very warm water. Watch: 28% rain chance, wind, waves, high rip current risk.

79 Fclear
High
85 F
Sea temperature
83 F
Waves
2.3 ftup to 2.4 ft
Wind
6 mphup to 14 mph
Rain chance
28%
UV index
7high
Sun
7:06 am to 7:34 pm
Surf zoneNWS Melbourne forecast for Coastal Volusia, issued 11:30 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskHighrest of today
  • Surf2 to 3 ft
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk thursdayHigh
Tidesnext high at 8:16 am
  1. Low2:06 am0.3 ft
  2. High8:16 am3.6 ft
  3. Low2:17 pm0.1 ft
  4. High8:42 pm3.9 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best78 Fovercast, 2% rain, 2 mph
  2. 11:00 am84 Fovercast, 2% rain, 3 mph
  3. 2:00 pm85 Fovercast, 12% rain, 9 mph
  4. 5:00 pm82 Fdrizzle, 26% rain, 9 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Ponce de Leon Inlet (8721147), 980 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesFairCalm water 4.6, bathrooms nearby
  • SwimmingFairWaves around 3.1 ft, sea 75 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
  • ConvenienceLimited9 parking lots, no food mapped
How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.2 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities1.8 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms.
Calm water0.9 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 3.1 ft.
Warm water0.6 of 1Mean sea temperature 75 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #4 of 7 for surfing in Florida, #11 of 12 for dogs allowed in Florida, #14 of 18 for boardwalk in Florida, #28 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #59 of 67 for pier in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Wikipedia (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Inlet Shore Beach Area: wooden boardwalk through palm trees and beach vegetation toward shoreline
Inlet Shore Beach Area: wooden boardwalk through coastal dunes and palm vegetation
Inlet Shore Beach Area: wooden boardwalk and stairs through coastal vegetation and marshland

Photo: nick hoke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: nick hoke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: nick hoke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Amenities

  • Parking9 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • Bathrooms1 nearby
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Dogs allowedYes
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier2 nearby
  • Boardwalk1 nearby

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunrise over waterYes, March to October
  • Calm water4.6 of 10
  • Warm water5.7 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Wikipedia (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. Managed by Run by Volusia County. No operator page found yet.

Alcohol
No alcohol
Glass
No glass
Operator
Run by Volusia County
Address
North Peninsula Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

From Volusia County Beach Safety, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces north-east (66 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually warm, with warm water, a higher chance of a rainy day and waves that are often rough.

Water
80 FWarm
High
80 FWarm
Rainy day
43%Rain is common
Waves
4.4 ftOften rough

What to expect

  • Warm swimming water, around 80 F
  • Waves often around 4.4 ft or more
  • Rainy days are common in October (11 a month)
  • October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

4 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 12 years, 2 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Milton, October 2024, 46.4 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Inlet Shore Beach Area through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallMarch to Augustwarm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September85 F average
  • DriestNovember to December6 to 7 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Inlet Shore Beach Area: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan63 F (17 C)67 F (20 C)83.0 ft
Feb65 F (18 C)72 F (22 C)73.2 ft
Mar69 F (20 C)76 F (24 C)93.3 ft
Apr73 F (23 C)79 F (26 C)93.2 ft
May78 F (26 C)84 F (29 C)122.4 ft
Jun81 F (27 C)86 F (30 C)222.3 ft
Jul83 F (29 C)89 F (32 C)231.8 ft
Aug85 F (29 C)88 F (31 C)232.6 ft
Sep84 F (29 C)84 F (29 C)223.6 ft
Oct79 F (26 C)80 F (27 C)114.5 ft
Nov74 F (23 C)75 F (24 C)63.4 ft
Dec68 F (20 C)70 F (21 C)74.0 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore Inlet Shore Beach Area

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near Inlet Shore Beach Area as a list (12)

Nearest parking 460 ft · 2 min walk · Nearest restrooms 710 ft · 3 min walk

Distances are straight-line from the beach's mapped point; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 29.0656, -80.9169. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Inlet Shore Beach Area

Is there parking at Inlet Shore Beach Area?

Yes. 9 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Inlet Shore Beach Area?

Yes, tagged "leashed" in OpenStreetMap. Check local leash rules.

How warm is the water at Inlet Shore Beach Area?

Sea surface temperature averages 83 F (29 C) in July and 63 F (17 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Inlet Shore Beach Area?

Calm water scores 4.6 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 3.1 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Inlet Shore Beach Area?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is hurricane season at Inlet Shore Beach Area?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 17 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 4 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 (data as of Sep 6, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Ponce de Leon Inlet (8721147), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MLB office for Coastal Volusia (FLZ141), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.