
Surf Forecasts:
Pon. Inlet surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,364 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pon. Inlet this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pon. Inlet in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pon. Inlet over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
821 | 688 | 836 | 1167 | 851 | 712 | 603 | 563 | 269 | 352 | 492 | 1283 | 1828 | 1420 | 1710 | 1791 | 1745 | 1715 | 1226 | 1230 | 972 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:59PM1.12m | 5:28AM1.08m | 5:45PM1.14m | 6:13AM1.19m | 6:30PM1.17m | 6:57AM1.32m | 7:13PM1.20m | 7:41AM1.44m | 7:58PM1.23m | 8:26AM1.54m | 8:42PM1.24m | 9:12AM1.61m | 9:29PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:43AM0.16m | 11:16PM0.10m | 11:32AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.02m | 12:20PM0.02m | 00:33AM-0.05m | 1:06PM-0.03m | 1:13AM-0.11m | 1:53PM-0.06m | 1:54AM-0.14m | 2:41PM-0.07m | 2:38AM-0.15m | 3:30PM-0.05m | 3:24AM-0.12m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 12 | NE 13 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 11 |
— | — | — | 1167 | 851 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 711 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
821 | 688 | 836 | 940 | — | 712 | 603 | 563 | 269 | 352 | 492 | 1283 | 1828 | 1420 | 1710 | 1791 | 1745 | 1715 | 1226 | 1230 | 972 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 558 | 500 | 223 | 223 | 503 | 411 | 743 | 1191 | 1191 | 1226 | 1226 | 1191 | 1191 | 1191 | 703 | 604 | 503 | 386 | 422 | 503 | 223 |
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Information about the Pon. Inlet Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pon. Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pon. Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pon. Inlet surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pon. Inlet) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pon. Inlet may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ponce Inlet is 6 km (4 miles) from New Smyrna Beach. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in New Smyrna Beach. New Smyrna Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










