This report of shoaling concerns the extension of an existing shoal on the east side of the Waterway c. 2 miles south of the New Smyrna Beach fixed bridge.

On the other side of the bell curve, I was heading into anchor at a likely looking spot I found on the chart just before New Smyrna Beach. This bird is standing on that spot (“x” on the chartlet):

I noticed something slightly different about the wave pattern ahead. You can almost see it in the photo. I did a quick “U” turn and then had the idea of just continuing around in about three 360 degree turns. This set up a bunch of waves and, when they went over the shoal, I could clearly see that there was very little water there.
I anchored a little closer to the channel than I planned and saw the birds walking along the shoal a few minutes later. It now extends from the day marker all the way to the point. Lat / Long provided in the lower right corner for anyone passing this way.
Roger Long S/V Strider

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at New Smyrna Beach