What is the current water temperature in Daytona Beach?

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 25.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

77.5

°F

October 21, 12:26

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.8°F

Tomorrow:

77.3°F

Sunrise:

07:29

Sunset:

18:48

Day Length:

11 h. 19 min.

Daytona Beach in October

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

65.1°F

Maximum:

68.1°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 77.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 74.8°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 76.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 77.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 7	81.3°F	79.9°F	80.9°F
Oct 8	80.8°F	79.6°F	80.7°F
Oct 9	80.5°F	80.1°F	80.6°F
Oct 10	80.6°F	80.2°F	80.6°F
Oct 11	81.0°F	79.9°F	80.3°F
Oct 12	80.6°F	79.8°F	80.1°F
Oct 13	80.8°F	78.1°F	79.7°F
Oct 14	80.7°F	77.6°F	79.5°F
Oct 15	81.1°F	78.0°F	79.6°F
Oct 16	81.3°F	78.2°F	79.8°F
Oct 17	81.4°F	77.7°F	79.8°F
Oct 18	81.0°F	77.4°F	79.5°F
Oct 19	80.0°F	77.1°F	79.0°F
Oct 20	78.8°F	76.4°F	78.6°F
Oct 21	77.5°F	77.0°F	78.3°F
Oct 22	77.3°F	77.1°F	78.1°F
Oct 23	77.3°F	77.4°F	78.0°F
Oct 24	77.0°F	77.2°F	77.7°F
Oct 25	76.7°F	77.5°F	77.5°F
Oct 26	76.9°F	76.9°F	77.6°F
Oct 27	76.7°F	76.6°F	77.5°F
Oct 28	76.6°F	77.0°F	77.4°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	73.9°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	76.2°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	79.1°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach