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 15.13°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

59.2

°F

January 21, 19:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.9°F

Tomorrow:

59.2°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

17:53

Day Length:

10 h. 35 min.

Daytona Beach in January

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

66.7°F

Maximum:

72.9°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 59.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 5.0°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 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 67.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 58.5°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	61.9°F	60.3°F	65.6°F
Jan 8	62.5°F	62.1°F	65.4°F
Jan 9	61.5°F	62.4°F	65.0°F
Jan 10	61.1°F	62.5°F	65.2°F
Jan 11	60.7°F	61.8°F	64.7°F
Jan 12	59.9°F	61.5°F	64.6°F
Jan 13	59.7°F	61.9°F	64.5°F
Jan 14	59.4°F	62.8°F	64.6°F
Jan 15	59.4°F	64.1°F	64.3°F
Jan 16	59.0°F	63.9°F	64.2°F
Jan 17	59.6°F	64.3°F	64.3°F
Jan 18	59.4°F	63.8°F	64.0°F
Jan 19	60.7°F	63.2°F	64.0°F
Jan 20	60.9°F	62.4°F	63.8°F
Jan 21	59.2°F	61.7°F	64.2°F
Jan 22	59.2°F	60.7°F	64.1°F
Jan 23	59.2°F	59.9°F	64.1°F
Jan 24	58.9°F	59.9°F	63.9°F
Jan 25	58.9°F	60.5°F	63.9°F
Jan 26	58.7°F	60.1°F	63.7°F
Jan 27	58.7°F	61.2°F	63.6°F
Jan 28	58.7°F	61.0°F	63.7°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 February 9, 2024, dipping to 56.9°F. The average readings by season are 65.4°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	57.0°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	60.2°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	60.6°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach