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 15.49°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.

59.9

°F

January 30, 22:53

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.9°F

Tomorrow:

60.1°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

10 h. 47 min.

Daytona Beach in February

Minimum:

62.9°F

Average:

66.6°F

Maximum:

72.7°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 59.9°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 2.0°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 rise 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 67.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 55.7°F on 2025.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.9°F, while the maximum might reach 60.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 16	64.5°F	59.0°F	64.0°F
Jan 17	63.4°F	59.6°F	64.1°F
Jan 18	62.9°F	59.4°F	63.8°F
Jan 19	63.7°F	60.7°F	63.7°F
Jan 20	63.9°F	60.9°F	63.5°F
Jan 21	62.6°F	59.2°F	63.3°F
Jan 22	62.4°F	59.7°F	63.2°F
Jan 23	63.0°F	60.0°F	63.3°F
Jan 24	62.5°F	60.5°F	63.1°F
Jan 25	63.4°F	57.9°F	63.0°F
Jan 26	63.6°F	55.0°F	62.5°F
Jan 27	63.5°F	54.3°F	62.4°F
Jan 28	62.5°F	53.7°F	62.3°F
Jan 29	59.9°F	55.4°F	62.0°F
Jan 30	59.9°F	55.7°F	61.9°F
Jan 31	60.1°F	57.6°F	62.1°F
Feb 1	60.5°F	60.4°F	62.5°F
Feb 2	60.5°F	59.9°F	62.6°F
Feb 3	60.5°F	60.6°F	62.5°F
Feb 4	60.6°F	62.2°F	62.6°F
Feb 5	60.5°F	62.6°F	62.5°F
Feb 6	59.9°F	61.9°F	61.9°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	62.1°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	57.9°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	65.1°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach