New Smyrna Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 76°F, wind 4 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
93/100
- 85°F, wind 5 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 84°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MLB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:41 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:35 AM | 2.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:51 PM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:56 PM | 2.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station New Smyrna Beach · 0.9 km away.
About New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 64°F in January to 85°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 85°F in August and dropping to about 64°F in January.
Today it is 82°F. That is 3° below the August average of 85°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station New Smyrna Beach about 0.9 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at New Smyrna Beach?
We score today 97 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at New Smyrna Beach?
About 82°F. That is 3° below the August average of 85°F here.
Are there rip currents at New Smyrna Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at New Smyrna Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station New Smyrna Beach about 0.9 km away on the open coast.