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Water temperature in Daytona Beach

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Daytona Beach. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Daytona Beach now

80.8

°F

August 30, 17:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.7°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

19:48

Day Length:

12 h. 47 min.

Daytona Beach in September

Minimum:

61.5°F

Average:

64.9°F

Maximum:

68.0°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 80.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 82.2°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 16 83.1°F 84.7°F 83.0°F
Aug 17 83.8°F 84.5°F 83.3°F
Aug 18 83.2°F 85.4°F 83.3°F
Aug 19 83.6°F 85.1°F 83.2°F
Aug 20 82.9°F 86.0°F 83.1°F
Aug 21 83.2°F 85.8°F 83.1°F
Aug 22 83.3°F 85.5°F 83.0°F
Aug 23 83.0°F 85.7°F 83.0°F
Aug 24 83.1°F 84.7°F 83.0°F
Aug 25 82.5°F 84.9°F 83.1°F
Aug 26 81.9°F 84.7°F 83.3°F
Aug 27 81.9°F 84.7°F 83.3°F
Aug 28 81.5°F 84.6°F 83.4°F
Aug 29 81.2°F 84.5°F 83.5°F
Aug 30 80.8°F 84.9°F 83.8°F
Aug 31 80.7°F 85.6°F 83.7°F
Sep 1 80.7°F 85.1°F 83.6°F
Sep 2 80.5°F 85.1°F 83.4°F
Sep 3 80.2°F 84.7°F 83.2°F
Sep 4 80.3°F 84.2°F 83.2°F
Sep 5 80.0°F 83.5°F 83.0°F
Sep 6 80.1°F 83.6°F 83.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach by month

In Daytona Beach, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 202 swimming days.
The warmest water in Daytona Beach was recorded on August 20, 2025, reaching a 86.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 28, 2025, dipping to 53.7°F. The average readings by season are 64.9°F in Winter, 71.5°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 78.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Titusville 84.3°F 43mi
Saint Augustine 81.1°F 50mi
Cocoa Beach 83.1°F 66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach