What is the current water temperature in Daytona Beach?

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 25.11°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.

77.2

°F

May 11, 05:45

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.0°F

Tomorrow:

77.4°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

20:06

Day Length:

13 h. 31 min.

Daytona Beach in May

Minimum:

61.6°F

Average:

66.0°F

Maximum:

71.7°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 77.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 78.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 74.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.5°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
Apr 27	73.6°F	73.7°F	73.2°F
Apr 28	74.1°F	74.2°F	73.5°F
Apr 29	74.1°F	75.8°F	74.0°F
Apr 30	73.7°F	75.4°F	74.0°F
May 1	74.1°F	75.0°F	74.4°F
May 2	75.3°F	74.7°F	74.6°F
May 3	75.4°F	74.7°F	74.9°F
May 4	74.7°F	75.1°F	75.4°F
May 5	74.7°F	75.4°F	75.6°F
May 6	75.2°F	74.4°F	75.4°F
May 7	74.6°F	75.5°F	75.5°F
May 8	74.7°F	75.5°F	75.6°F
May 9	75.8°F	74.6°F	75.5°F
May 10	77.0°F	74.9°F	75.8°F
May 11	77.2°F	74.8°F	75.7°F
May 12	77.4°F	75.0°F	75.9°F
May 13	77.5°F	75.7°F	75.9°F
May 14	77.3°F	74.4°F	75.8°F
May 15	77.5°F	74.8°F	75.9°F
May 16	77.4°F	74.4°F	75.9°F
May 17	77.8°F	76.6°F	76.3°F
May 18	77.8°F	75.3°F	76.3°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 64.9°F in Winter, 71.4°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 78.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Titusville	80.2°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	75.2°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	78.6°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach