Surf: General: New Smyrna Beach, on the south side of Ponce Inlet, is the most consistent surf break in Florida, if not the entire East Coast. When the whole world is flat, you can usually find a wave here. Furthermore, people flock to fill the miles of beach between the entrance and the Inlet — enough space that driving on the sand is not only necessary, it's encouraged. The water isn't any less clogged. While there's space to spread out, there's usually a surfer at every hole. NSB is best on NE to ENE swells with incoming tide; however, it works on most anything and can actually boost the size a bit. It may be one-foot along the beach, but right next to the Inlet it may be three times the size. At lower tides on bigger swells, waves often break on the far outside sandbar, called Shark Shallows. Tides: Medium to high tide Size: Knee-1' overhead Wind: SW-WNW Swell: NNE-ENE; gets peaky as swell direction shifts more E-ESE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Higher than normal for paddle battles alone. Spot Rating: A frame wedgey peak playground, super consistent and rarely flat. Easy to surf but not a spot for newer surfers. Access: Drive on the beach, but don't park too close to the dunes or you will be ticketed. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Packed with surfers from all over. Local Vibe: Oh yeah, give them space. Environment: Clean for the most part. Hazards: Sharks, locals, speeding cars -- keep your eyes peeled from the beach to the peak. Season: Waves all year but fall/winter best