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 18.25°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.

64.9

°F

January 6, 21:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.9°F

Tomorrow:

64.2°F

Sunrise:

07:19

Sunset:

17:41

Day Length:

10 h. 22 min.

Daytona Beach in January

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

66.3°F

Maximum:

72.9°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 64.9°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 1.0°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 slightly 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 71.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 61.4°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

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 63.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	65.6°F	63.7°F	66.3°F
Jan 2	65.4°F	63.1°F	66.6°F
Jan 3	64.6°F	63.2°F	66.4°F
Jan 4	64.9°F	61.6°F	66.2°F
Jan 5	64.9°F	62.2°F	66.0°F
Jan 6	64.9°F	61.8°F	65.9°F
Jan 7	64.2°F	61.9°F	65.3°F
Jan 8	64.2°F	62.5°F	65.2°F
Jan 9	63.8°F	61.5°F	64.8°F
Jan 10	63.9°F	61.1°F	65.0°F
Jan 11	63.5°F	60.7°F	64.5°F
Jan 12	63.4°F	59.9°F	64.4°F
Jan 13	63.3°F	59.7°F	64.3°F
Dec 23	65.4°F	65.3°F	66.2°F
Dec 24	64.3°F	64.5°F	65.6°F
Dec 25	65.2°F	64.8°F	65.9°F
Dec 26	65.9°F	62.9°F	65.8°F
Dec 27	65.9°F	63.3°F	65.7°F
Dec 28	66.0°F	60.8°F	65.2°F
Dec 29	66.2°F	62.6°F	65.4°F
Dec 30	66.8°F	63.8°F	65.6°F
Dec 31	65.2°F	62.0°F	65.2°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 65.0°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	62.0°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	62.1°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	66.6°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach