Daytona Beach or New Smyrna Beach today?
Daytona Beach, Florida · New Smyrna Beach, Florida — 23 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
96Daytona Beach
vs
96New Smyrna Beach
Too close to call today. Daytona Beach scores 96 and New Smyrna Beach scores 96, 23 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Daytona Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 80 vs 76.
- Go to New Smyrna Beach for surfing — surfing 57 vs 51.
| Activity | Daytona Beach | New Smyrna Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Families with kids | 90 | 90 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 80 | 76 | Daytona Beach |
| Surfing | 51 | 57 | New Smyrna Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Daytona Beach | New Smyrna Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 82°F | 82°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 68°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:26 AM | Low 4:57 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Daytona Beach or New Smyrna Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach?
About 23 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.