Data limitedNearshore buoy · live
Wave height—NDBC realtime
Period—Awaiting data
Swell direction—Direction pending
Wind—NWS hourly
Florida fishing intelligence — Daytona & Volusia
61Window
New Smyrna Beach Surf
New Smyrna Beach
Wait for the best window around high tide tue 11:42 am
Conditions are close, but you will get paid more by timing than by grinding all day in the wrong water.
Conditions
Water—NOAA CO-OPS 8721120
Nearshore—No buoy
Wind—Patchy Fog
TideunknownNext low Tue 5:14 AM
Air75°FNWS hourly
Surf—NWS surf
Surf + swell intelligence
Live surf report
Real buoy data, NWS surf product, and a derived fishability call so you do not waste a drive on blown-out water.
NWS marine forecast
Today
Seas 1 to 2 feet
Detail east 2 feet at 3 seconds and northeast 2 feet at 9 seconds
Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast late this morning and afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 3 seconds and northeast 2 feet at 9 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely this morning, then a chance of showers this afternoon.
Tonight
Seas 2 to 3 feet
Detail northeast 3 feet at 6 seconds and east 2 feet at 3 seconds
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northeast 3 feet at 6 seconds and east 2 feet at 3 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Wednesday
Seas 3 to 4 feet, building to 4 to 7 feet, occasionally to 8 feet in the afternoon
Detail northeast 4 feet at 8 seconds, becoming northeast 6 feet at 8 seconds in the afternoon
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet, building to 4 to 7 feet, occasionally to 8 feet in the afternoon. Wave detail: northeast 4 feet at 8 seconds, becoming northeast 6 feet at 8 seconds in the afternoon. Choppy on the intracoastal waters. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers.
Marine intelligence
Solunar windows, barometric pressure.
Solunar windows
Prime bite hours today
- 9:00 PM–10:00 PMmoonset 9:30 PMMinor
- 3:30 AM–5:30 AMmoon underfoot 4:30 AMMajor · 91 min left
- 11:10 AM–12:10 PMmoonrise 11:40 AMMinor · in 7h 11m
- 3:50 PM–5:50 PMmoon overhead 4:50 PMMajor · in 11h 51m
Major windows ~2 hours; minor windows ~1 hour. Best when they overlap sunrise, sunset, or a tide change.
Barometric pressure→ steady
1017 hPa30.03 inHg+0.1 hPa over 6 h
Stable pressure. Fish what the tide and light tell you.
Intelligence Map
Markers pulse with the live score. Green means go, amber means window, red means hold.
Spot Board
Live scores for every Daytona & Volusia location. Tap any spot for the full read.
New Smyrna Beach
61New Smyrna Beach Surf
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Daytona Beach
61Daytona Beach Pier
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Ponce Inlet
57Ponce Inlet Jetty
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Species Outlook
What is worth targeting in Daytona & Volusia right now, scored against live conditions.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
67Snook
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Harvest open on Florida's east coast right now; snook permit required if keeping fish.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
67Jack Crevalle
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
No minimum size, no bag limit in Florida recreational waters.
Best: Daytona Beach Pier
67Spanish Mackerel
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
FWC: 12" fork minimum, 15 per harvester. Open year-round.
Best: Ponce Inlet Jetty
63Redfish
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Indian River Lagoon redfish are catch-and-release only, so this is a confidence signal more than a cooler plan.
Best: Ponce Inlet Jetty
63Tarpon
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Tarpon over 75" require a $50 harvest tag (one per person per year). Most are catch-and-release only.
Best: Ponce Inlet Jetty
63Mangrove Snapper
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
FWC: 10" total length minimum, 5 per harvester. Open year-round in state waters.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
51Florida Pompano
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
FWC recreational rule set: 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
51Whiting
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Check current local limits before harvest; use this card as a trip cue, not your final legal source.Bait Shops
Real hours, real phone numbers for Daytona & Volusia. Call ahead for live bait.
NSB Bait and Tackle
Mon–Thu 5 AM – 10 PM · Fri–Sat 5 AM – 11 PM · Sun 5 AM – 10 PM197 N Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169(386) 428-2841Live shrimpSand fleasFinger mulletFrozen bait
Open in Maps →The Fishin' Hole
Mon–Sat 7 AM – 6 PM · Sun 7 AM – 2 PM450 N Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114(386) 252-9804Live baitCustom rigsPier tackleFrozen squid
Open in Maps →Donald's Bait and Tackle
Mon–Thu 6 AM – 7 PM · Fri–Sat 5 AM – 8 PM · Sun 5 AM – 7 PM96 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127(386) 760-1871Live shrimpFiddler crabsFrozen mulletSurf rods
Open in Maps →Rules & Sources
Trip-planning surface, not a legal substitute. Every rule links back to its source.
Port CanaveralJetty Park access rule
Port Canaveral rules say beach or shore fishing is prohibited in Jetty Park, but a license is not required from the pier.
Source →FWCSnook window
FWC says east coast snook harvest is open Feb. 1-May 31 and Sept. 1-Dec. 14, with a permit required if you are taking snook.
Source →FWCIndian River Lagoon redfish
FWC currently lists the Indian River Lagoon redfish region as catch-and-release only.
Source →FWCPompano baseline
FWC recreational regulations list Florida pompano at 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Source →FWCShore-based shark permit
FWC requires the free shore-based shark fishing permit and course for shark targeting from shore, jetties, bridges, and piers.
Source →