Daytona Beach or St. Augustine Beach today?

Daytona Beach, Florida · St. Augustine Beach, Florida — 75 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

97Daytona Beach vs 97St. Augustine Beach

Too close to call today. Daytona Beach scores 97 and St. Augustine Beach scores 97, 75 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityDaytona BeachSt. Augustine BeachBetter
Swimming 99 99 tie
Families with kids 98 98 tie
Walking & shelling 98 98 tie
Surfing 55 48 Daytona Beach

Conditions side by side

NowDaytona BeachSt. Augustine Beach
Water temperature81°F82°F
Wave height1.2 ft0.9 ft
Air temperature74°F73°F
Wind5 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:37 AMHigh 8:52 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 (97 and 97), 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.