What is the current water temperature in Daytona Beach?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Daytona Beach?

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 16.44°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.6

°F

February 21, 01:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.9°F

Tomorrow:

62.1°F

Sunrise:

06:58

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

11 h. 20 min.

Daytona Beach in February

Minimum:

62.9°F

Average:

66.6°F

Maximum:

72.7°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 61.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.4°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 59.6°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 62.0°F, while the maximum might reach 63.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 7	57.5°F	62.7°F	61.6°F
Feb 8	57.9°F	62.2°F	62.0°F
Feb 9	57.6°F	62.6°F	62.1°F
Feb 10	58.4°F	62.7°F	62.1°F
Feb 11	58.5°F	63.0°F	62.4°F
Feb 12	58.9°F	64.4°F	62.8°F
Feb 13	58.8°F	63.8°F	63.2°F
Feb 14	58.9°F	66.0°F	63.4°F
Feb 15	59.2°F	65.2°F	63.4°F
Feb 16	60.2°F	66.0°F	63.8°F
Feb 17	60.3°F	64.8°F	63.6°F
Feb 18	59.9°F	63.8°F	63.4°F
Feb 19	60.7°F	63.5°F	63.9°F
Feb 20	61.9°F	64.0°F	64.3°F
Feb 21	61.6°F	60.8°F	64.0°F
Feb 22	62.1°F	62.0°F	64.5°F
Feb 23	62.2°F	59.6°F	64.5°F
Feb 24	62.0°F	59.4°F	64.4°F
Feb 25	62.3°F	60.2°F	64.7°F
Feb 26	62.7°F	60.3°F	65.1°F
Feb 27	63.0°F	61.0°F	65.4°F
Feb 28	63.1°F	61.3°F	65.5°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	66.1°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	56.2°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	68.3°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach