Daytona Beach or New Smyrna Beach today?
Daytona Beach, Florida · New Smyrna Beach, Florida — 23 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
97Daytona Beach
vs
97New Smyrna Beach
Too close to call today. Daytona Beach scores 97 and New Smyrna Beach scores 97, 23 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 23 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Daytona Beach | New Smyrna Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 99 | tie |
| Families with kids | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 95 | tie |
| Surfing | 55 | 55 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Daytona Beach | New Smyrna Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 81°F | 82°F |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 74°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:37 AM | High 9:35 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 (97 and 97), 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.