What is the current water temperature in Daytona Beach?

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 26.9°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.

80.4

°F

September 18, 11:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.1°F

Tomorrow:

80.3°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

19:26

Day Length:

12 h. 16 min.

Daytona Beach in September

Minimum:

61.5°F

Average:

65.0°F

Maximum:

68.0°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 80.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.7°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 81.3°F on 2015.

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 80.2°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
Sep 4	84.2°F	83.9°F	83.1°F
Sep 5	83.5°F	83.7°F	82.9°F
Sep 6	83.6°F	83.4°F	83.0°F
Sep 7	83.7°F	83.1°F	83.2°F
Sep 8	83.6°F	83.8°F	83.4°F
Sep 9	84.6°F	83.7°F	83.4°F
Sep 10	84.6°F	83.6°F	83.4°F
Sep 11	84.4°F	83.8°F	83.4°F
Sep 12	83.2°F	83.6°F	83.1°F
Sep 13	83.0°F	83.4°F	83.3°F
Sep 14	81.2°F	83.2°F	83.1°F
Sep 15	81.4°F	82.3°F	82.9°F
Sep 16	80.3°F	82.6°F	82.9°F
Sep 17	80.1°F	82.6°F	82.9°F
Sep 18	80.4°F	81.7°F	83.1°F
Sep 19	80.3°F	81.9°F	83.0°F
Sep 20	80.3°F	82.6°F	83.0°F
Sep 21	80.3°F	83.0°F	83.0°F
Sep 22	80.3°F	82.9°F	83.0°F
Sep 23	80.1°F	82.7°F	82.8°F
Sep 24	80.0°F	82.3°F	82.7°F
Sep 25	79.9°F	83.0°F	82.6°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 78.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Titusville	82.5°F	43mi
Saint Augustine	78.9°F	50mi
Cocoa Beach	83.6°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach