New Smyrna Beach or St. Augustine Beach today?
New Smyrna Beach, Florida · St. Augustine Beach, Florida — 98 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
96New Smyrna Beach
vs
99St. Augustine Beach
Too close to call today. New Smyrna Beach scores 96 and St. Augustine Beach scores 99, 98 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to New Smyrna Beach for surfing — surfing 57 vs 48.
- Go to St. Augustine Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 96 vs 92.
| Activity | New Smyrna Beach | St. Augustine Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 92 | 96 | St. Augustine Beach |
| Families with kids | 90 | 96 | St. Augustine Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 76 | 83 | St. Augustine Beach |
| Surfing | 57 | 48 | New Smyrna Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | New Smyrna Beach | St. Augustine Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 82°F | 81°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 68°F | 69°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:57 AM | High 10:30 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 (96 and 99), 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.
Which is better with kids, New Smyrna Beach or St. Augustine Beach?
St. Augustine Beach today — 96 against 90 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.