Daytona Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Daytona Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 71°F, wind 8 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 79°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 79°F, wind 10 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MLB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:59 AM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:26 AM | 4.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:43 PM | 0.9 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:37 PM | 4.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Daytona Beach Shores, Sunglow Pier · 9.2 km away.
About Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 63°F in January to 85°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 85°F in August and dropping to about 63°F in January.
Today it is 82°F. That is 3° above the October average of 79°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Daytona Beach Shores, Sunglow Pier about 9.2 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Daytona Beach?
We score today 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is midday (11 AM – 3 PM).
How warm is the water at Daytona Beach?
About 82°F. That is 3° above the October average of 79°F here.
Are there rip currents at Daytona Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Daytona Beach as moderate for the rest of today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Daytona Beach Shores, Sunglow Pier about 9.2 km away on the open coast.