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 17.7°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.

63.9

°F

January 20, 22:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.7°F

Tomorrow:

63.8°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

10 h. 34 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 63.9°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 0.4°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 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 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 67.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2018.

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 63.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 6	64.9°F	61.8°F	65.8°F
Jan 7	65.3°F	61.9°F	65.3°F
Jan 8	65.6°F	62.5°F	65.2°F
Jan 9	65.9°F	61.5°F	64.9°F
Jan 10	66.3°F	61.1°F	65.1°F
Jan 11	67.6°F	60.7°F	64.8°F
Jan 12	67.5°F	59.9°F	64.7°F
Jan 13	67.3°F	59.7°F	64.6°F
Jan 14	66.5°F	59.4°F	64.5°F
Jan 15	63.7°F	59.4°F	64.0°F
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	63.8°F	59.2°F	63.4°F
Jan 22	63.7°F	59.7°F	63.3°F
Jan 23	63.7°F	60.0°F	63.3°F
Jan 24	63.5°F	60.5°F	63.1°F
Jan 25	63.3°F	57.9°F	62.9°F
Jan 26	62.8°F	55.0°F	62.4°F
Jan 27	62.7°F	54.3°F	62.3°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	59.5°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	60.4°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	65.1°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach