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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

74.3

°F

May 20, 20:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.3°F

Tomorrow:

74.4°F

Sunrise:

06:30

Sunset:

20:12

Day Length:

13 h. 42 min.

Daytona Beach in May

Minimum:

61.6°F

Average:

66.4°F

Maximum:

71.7°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 74.3°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 79.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 74.3°F on 2021.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 74.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 74.4°F, while the maximum might reach 75.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 74.4°F 75.5°F 75.2°F
May 7 75.5°F 76.0°F 75.3°F
May 8 75.5°F 76.3°F 75.5°F
May 9 74.6°F 76.8°F 75.3°F
May 10 74.9°F 76.4°F 75.5°F
May 11 74.9°F 76.5°F 75.6°F
May 12 75.1°F 76.7°F 75.8°F
May 13 75.7°F 76.9°F 76.0°F
May 14 74.4°F 76.7°F 75.8°F
May 15 74.8°F 76.8°F 75.9°F
May 16 74.4°F 76.8°F 75.9°F
May 17 76.6°F 76.6°F 76.3°F
May 18 75.3°F 76.8°F 76.4°F
May 19 74.3°F 76.7°F 76.5°F
May 20 74.3°F 77.6°F 77.3°F
May 21 74.4°F 77.4°F 77.4°F
May 22 74.7°F 78.3°F 77.7°F
May 23 74.8°F 78.5°F 77.8°F
May 24 74.9°F 78.7°F 78.0°F
May 25 74.8°F 78.3°F 77.8°F
May 26 74.9°F 78.2°F 78.0°F
May 27 75.1°F 78.5°F 78.1°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 November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 205 swimming days.
The warmest water in Daytona Beach was recorded on July 10, 2016, reaching a 85.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 28, 2025, dipping to 53.7°F. The average readings by season are 65.3°F in Winter, 71.5°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 78.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Titusville 82.7°F 43mi
Saint Augustine 76.8°F 50mi
Cocoa Beach 79.1°F 66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach