Daytona Beach or St. Augustine Beach today?
Daytona Beach, Florida · St. Augustine Beach, Florida — 75 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
96Daytona Beach
vs
99St. Augustine Beach
Too close to call today. Daytona Beach scores 96 and St. Augustine Beach scores 99, 75 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Daytona Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to St. Augustine Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 96 vs 92.
| Activity | Daytona Beach | St. Augustine Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 92 | 96 | St. Augustine Beach |
| Families with kids | 90 | 96 | St. Augustine Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 80 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 51 | 48 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Daytona Beach | St. Augustine Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 82°F | 81°F |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 69°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:26 AM | High 10:30 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 St. Augustine Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Daytona Beach and St. Augustine Beach?
About 75 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Daytona Beach or St. Augustine Beach?
St. Augustine Beach today — 96 against 90 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.