New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in New Smyrna Beach means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 3 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
7:26 AMDay length: 11h 28m
-2 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
7:26 AM
First light: 6:56 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Last light: 7:24 PM
Data from Bethune Beach · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 7:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 28m |
| Tomorrow | 7:26 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 26m |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 7:27 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 25m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 7:27 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 23m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Day Length
11h 26m
Sun, Oct 18
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:51 PM
Day Length
11h 25m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:50 PM
Day Length
11h 23m
3 spots
Bethune Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Flagler Ave is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
The south side of Ponce Inlet at New Smyrna Beach is renowned for consistent, peeling waves and is a mecca for Florida surfers. Rock ledges offshore create excellent wave shape while protecting swimmers from undertow. Both accomplished surfers and beginners enjoy long rides, though shark encounters are more common here than anywhere else in the U.S.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Bethune Beach is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.
Use signed public access and legal parking; verify posted restrictions before leaving the vehicle.
Flagler Ave is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Use the official public access serving this shoreline and obey closures, dune protections, and seasonal surf-zone rules.
Use signed public access and legal parking; verify posted restrictions before leaving the vehicle.
The south side of Ponce Inlet at New Smyrna Beach is renowned for consistent, peeling waves and is a mecca for Florida surfers. Rock ledges offshore create excellent wave shape while protecting swimmers from undertow. Both accomplished surfers and beginners enjoy long rides, though shark encounters are more common here than anywhere else in the U.S.
Walk down the paved path to the beach and paddle out near the jetty. Stay outside the swim zone.
Park at the inlet lot (fee required) on the south side of the bridge. Arrive early on weekends as the lot fills quickly.
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