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Daytona Beach Surf Guide
Daytona Beach in North Florida is an exposed sandbar break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the east. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Hazards include Urchin and locals.
Daytona Beach Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
fairly consistent | 26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Daytona Beach:
The best conditions reported for surf at Daytona Beach occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.
Surf Forecasts:
- Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast
What's the best time of year to surf Daytona Beach (for consistent clean waves)?
julyBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Daytona Beach with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Springand most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 28% of the time in July while 28% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 44% of the time it is considered too small by mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
28%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
28%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
44%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).
Explore Daytona Beach Location Map
Interactive Daytona Beach surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Daytona Beach is Executive (Orlando) Airport (ORL) in USA, 78 km (48 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Daytona Beach is Orlando International Airport (MCO), also in USA, 89 km (55 miles) away.
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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.
Daytona Beach Surf Forecasts:
- Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast
Credit: Carla ReynoldsCredit: Clog BusterCredit: Ace MurphyCredit: Jaycordoba
Daytona Beach Sea Temperature
Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.7 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Daytona Beach won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.Current Temp*: 26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp MapSwell History at Daytona Beach
Surf stats for Daytona Beach, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Average Swell
Wind History at Daytona Beach
Wind stats for Daytona Beach, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Average Wind
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Daytona Beach. Click below to view there surf guides.
Main Street Pier
Beach/pier
3.0
Reliability: fairly consistent
3km away
Ormond Beach Pier
Beach/pier
3.0
Reliability: fairly consistent
4km away
Sunglow Pier
Beach/pier
3.6
Reliability: fairly consistent
8km away
Carpet Muncher
Point
3.0
Reliability: fairly consistent
9km away
Ponce_Inlet
Beach/jetty
3.0
Reliability: consistent
12km away
Wave Buoys Nearest To Daytona Beach:
- Closest Wave BuoyChester Shoal, FL45 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoySt. Augustine, FL58 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyCape Canaveral Nearshore, FL60 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoySt Augustine Buoy66 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyCanaveral Buoy67 mi
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