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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.
Sea temperature in Daytona Beach now

60.3

°F

February 28, 01:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

62.8°F

Sunrise:

06:51

Sunset:

18:23

Day Length:

11 h. 32 min.

Daytona Beach in March

Minimum:

62.7°F

Average:

66.4°F

Maximum:

72.4°F

Sea water temperature in Daytona Beach today

As of now, in Daytona Beach, the water temperature is 60.3°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 5.2°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 considerably.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 72.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.1°F on 2020.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 62.8°F, while the maximum might reach 63.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Daytona Beach

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 14 58.9°F 66.0°F 63.4°F
Feb 15 59.2°F 65.2°F 63.4°F
Feb 16 60.2°F 66.0°F 63.8°F
Feb 17 60.3°F 64.8°F 63.6°F
Feb 18 59.9°F 63.8°F 63.4°F
Feb 19 60.7°F 63.5°F 63.9°F
Feb 20 61.9°F 64.0°F 64.1°F
Feb 21 60.8°F 60.8°F 63.7°F
Feb 22 61.8°F 62.0°F 64.2°F
Feb 23 62.1°F 59.6°F 64.3°F
Feb 24 62.3°F 59.4°F 64.2°F
Feb 25 60.4°F 60.2°F 64.3°F
Feb 26 59.9°F 60.3°F 64.6°F
Feb 27 60.3°F 61.0°F 65.4°F
Feb 28 60.3°F 61.3°F 65.5°F
Mar 1 62.8°F 62.8°F 65.5°F
Mar 2 62.9°F 63.1°F 65.6°F
Mar 3 62.8°F 61.4°F 65.5°F
Mar 4 62.9°F 61.0°F 65.6°F
Mar 5 62.9°F 61.8°F 65.6°F
Mar 6 63.0°F 61.9°F 65.6°F
Mar 7 63.1°F 61.6°F 65.8°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 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, 71.5°F in Spring, 81.8°F in Summer, and 78.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Titusville 64.0°F 43mi
Saint Augustine 57.6°F 50mi
Cocoa Beach 65.2°F 66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Daytona Beach