What is the current water temperature in Daytona Beach?

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 27.29°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.

81.1

°F

October 15, 11:38

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.7°F

Tomorrow:

81.3°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

18:54

Day Length:

11 h. 29 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 81.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 77.5°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 80.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 81.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 1	81.1°F	81.8°F	82.3°F
Oct 2	82.1°F	81.8°F	82.0°F
Oct 3	81.8°F	81.4°F	81.6°F
Oct 4	82.0°F	80.6°F	81.4°F
Oct 5	81.5°F	80.2°F	81.3°F
Oct 6	81.6°F	80.0°F	81.1°F
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	79.5°F
Oct 16	81.3°F	78.2°F	79.7°F
Oct 17	81.3°F	77.7°F	79.6°F
Oct 18	81.0°F	77.4°F	79.3°F
Oct 19	80.6°F	77.1°F	78.9°F
Oct 20	80.2°F	76.4°F	78.6°F
Oct 21	79.9°F	77.0°F	78.3°F
Oct 22	79.7°F	77.1°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 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	82.2°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	80.0°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	82.7°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach