Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “Surfing”
Daytona Beach Beaches Guide — Where to Go, Park & Play
Daytona Beach Beaches Guide
23 miles of coastline with hard-packed coquina sand — firm enough to drive on, wide enough to park hundreds of cars at once, and stretching from Ormond Beach in the north to Ponce Inlet in the south. Here’s a beach-by-beach breakdown.
Main Beach / Boardwalk Area
The central beach between Main Street and Seabreeze Boulevard. This is the Daytona Beach that everyone pictures — the boardwalk, the amusement rides, the Bandshell, and the most concentrated tourist area.
Surfing in Daytona Beach — Best Breaks, Lessons & Surf Culture
Surfing in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach has a legitimate surf culture — not Hawaii-quality waves, but consistent enough to support a devoted community of surfers and multiple surf schools. The long stretches of beach break offer something for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
Where to Surf
New Smyrna Beach Inlet (20 min south) — The best wave in the area. The jetty at the Ponce Inlet creates a reliable break that works on most swells. Left and right breaks depending on swell direction. This is where the experienced surfers go. Also famous for shark encounters (mostly harmless blacktip sharks attracted by the baitfish).