New Smyrna Beach or St. Augustine Beach today?

New Smyrna Beach, Florida · St. Augustine Beach, Florida — 98 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

97New Smyrna Beach vs 97St. Augustine Beach

Too close to call today. New Smyrna Beach scores 97 and St. Augustine Beach scores 97, 98 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityNew Smyrna BeachSt. Augustine BeachBetter
Swimming 99 99 tie
Families with kids 98 98 tie
Walking & shelling 95 98 tie
Surfing 55 48 New Smyrna Beach

Conditions side by side

NowNew Smyrna BeachSt. Augustine Beach
Water temperature82°F82°F
Wave height1.2 ft0.9 ft
Air temperature73°F73°F
Wind4 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 9:35 AMHigh 8:52 AM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to New Smyrna Beach or St. Augustine Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (97 and 97), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are New Smyrna Beach and St. Augustine Beach?

About 98 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.