What is the current water temperature in Daytona Beach?

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 26.8°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.

80.2

°F

October 10, 14:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.1°F

Tomorrow:

80.0°F

Sunrise:

07:22

Sunset:

19:00

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Daytona Beach in October

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

65.2°F

Maximum:

68.1°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 80.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F lower 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 fall 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 82.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 77.9°F on 2022.

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 79.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	82.9°F	82.9°F	82.6°F
Sep 27	83.0°F	82.7°F	82.5°F
Sep 28	83.0°F	82.9°F	82.5°F
Sep 29	83.4°F	83.2°F	82.7°F
Sep 30	82.9°F	83.2°F	82.6°F
Oct 1	81.8°F	83.5°F	82.3°F
Oct 2	81.8°F	83.8°F	81.9°F
Oct 3	81.4°F	83.7°F	81.6°F
Oct 4	80.6°F	83.6°F	81.3°F
Oct 5	80.2°F	84.0°F	81.2°F
Oct 6	80.0°F	83.6°F	80.9°F
Oct 7	79.9°F	83.2°F	80.7°F
Oct 8	79.6°F	82.7°F	80.5°F
Oct 9	80.1°F	82.3°F	80.5°F
Oct 10	80.2°F	81.9°F	80.5°F
Oct 11	80.0°F	80.9°F	80.2°F
Oct 12	79.7°F	80.2°F	79.9°F
Oct 13	79.5°F	79.2°F	79.7°F
Oct 14	79.3°F	77.5°F	79.6°F
Oct 15	79.4°F	77.5°F	79.6°F
Oct 16	79.5°F	77.4°F	79.8°F
Oct 17	79.5°F	77.7°F	79.8°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 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 65.3°F in Winter, 71.5°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 78.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Titusville	80.1°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	79.2°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	80.5°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach