Bethune Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Any swell direction works
Wind
W
Surf Height
Thigh-2x overhead
Tide
Low tide generally but can be fun at times around mid-high tide
Bethune Beach Surf Guide
Much less crowded and therefore a mellow alternative to the New Smyrna Inlet frenzy, Bethune is a SE swell spot that breaks from the outside all the way through and can wedge up and bowl on the inside. The wave is only good when the swell is over three-feet, and it can handle a much larger swell than New Smyrna can by the Inlet.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginners and up, plenty of space for newer surfers to spread out.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Amicable.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Surprisingly light.
Spot Rating
Poor
Another in a list of average spots. It gets good here when the stars align, but most people surf here due to ease of access.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy on the average day but paddling can be a challenging on bigger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean.
Hazards
Whatever's swimming with you.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Easy to park, but easy to miss.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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