Data limitedNearshore buoy · live
Wave height—NDBC realtime
Period—Awaiting data
Swell direction—Direction pending
Wind—NWS hourly
Florida fishing intelligence — Daytona & Volusia
62Window
New Smyrna Beach Surf
New Smyrna Beach
Wait for the best window around high tide thu 3:31 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—Clear
TideunknownNext high Thu 3:31 AM
Air78°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 4 seconds and east 1 foot at 8 seconds
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots late. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 4 seconds and east 1 foot at 8 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning.
Tonight
Seas 2 to 3 feet
Detail east 3 feet at 5 seconds and east 2 feet at 8 seconds
East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 5 seconds and east 2 feet at 8 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Friday
Seas 2 to 3 feet
Detail east 3 feet at 8 seconds
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 8 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Marine intelligence
Solunar windows, barometric pressure.
Solunar windows
Prime bite hours today
- 7:10 PM–9:10 PMmoon overhead 8:10 PMMajor
- 1:00 AM–2:00 AMmoonset 1:30 AMMinor
- 7:40 AM–9:40 AMmoon underfoot 8:40 AMMajor · in 4h 13m
- 3:30 PM–4:30 PMmoonrise 4:00 PMMinor · in 12h 3m
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+0.2 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
62New Smyrna Beach Surf
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Daytona Beach
62Daytona Beach Pier
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Ponce Inlet
58Ponce Inlet Jetty
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Species Outlook
What is worth targeting in Daytona & Volusia right now, scored against live conditions.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
68Snook
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Harvest closed right now; treat snook as a low-light catch-and-release target until the next east coast opening.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
68Jack Crevalle
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
No minimum size, no bag limit in Florida recreational waters.
Best: Daytona Beach Pier
68Spanish Mackerel
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
FWC: 12" fork minimum, 15 per harvester. Open year-round.
Best: Ponce Inlet Jetty
64Redfish
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Indian River Lagoon redfish are catch-and-release only, so this is a confidence signal more than a cooler plan.
Best: Ponce Inlet Jetty
64Tarpon
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Tarpon over 75" require a $50 harvest tag (one per person per year). Most are catch-and-release only.
Best: Ponce Inlet Jetty
64Mangrove Snapper
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
FWC: 10" total length minimum, 5 per harvester. Open year-round in state waters.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
52Florida Pompano
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
FWC recreational rule set: 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Best: New Smyrna Beach Surf
52Whiting
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
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 →