Daytona Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, sixteen days, but you’re gonna need some patience.

Right off the bat, things are looking flat. Real flat. The first solid week is a write-off for any decent surf. The energy is just not there. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and the winds are messy. You’ll be looking at days of poor surf conditions with nothing to get excited about. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the low 20s and 30s (24 to 39). It’s a full week of nothing worth paddling out for.

The water temp at Daytona Beach is sitting at a balmy 84°F, which is basically spot on for this time of year.

The first time you might see something worth a second look is on the morning of Friday, August 28. The swell is still small, only 1ft from the east, and the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit mushy and weak. The wind is light and cross-offshore though, which will keep it clean. The combined energy is still pretty weak (46), but it’s the first real sign of life. This is a beginner-level wave, perfect for a longboard and a slow cruise. It’s not going to get anyone’s heart racing, but it’s surfable.

The following week continues in the same vein. There’s a glimmer of hope on the morning of Wednesday, September 2. The wind is forecast to be glassy, flat calm, which is a beautiful thing. The swell is a tiny 1ft, but the period stretches out to 13 seconds, hinting at a bit more energy. The combined energy is still weak (48), but a glassy morning on a small, long-period groundswell can be a real treat for a log. The waves will be slow and lined up, but you’ll have to work for them.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window is the morning of Thursday, September 3. The swell is still only 2ft, but the period is a solid 11 seconds, giving it a bit more push. The combined energy is the highest we’ve seen at 62, and the wind is forecast to be glassy again. It’s a small, clean, long-period groundswell from the east. This is the standout, but it’s a quiet one. This is the one to pencil in. For the rest of the run, it’s a mix of cross-shore and onshore winds, with the swell dropping right back to nothing by the end of the second week.

So, there you have it. A lean run, but a couple of glassy mornings to keep the faith. The forecasts can always change, so don’t write off the whole window.

Rusty.

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