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.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Amicable.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Surprisingly light.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

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

LightExhausting

Easy on the average day but paddling can be a challenging on bigger swells.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean.

Hazards

Whatever's swimming with you.

Access

Easy to park, but easy to miss.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

Fall-Spring, Hurricane

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