Surf Forecasts:
Daytona Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daytona Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Daytona Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daytona Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daytona Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let's give this the imperial treatment for the yanks. We’re lookin’ at Daytona Beach for the next 16 days, and it’s a tough watch, I’ll tell you straight.
From Monday the 10th all the way through to late August, it’s mostly a whole lotta nothin’. For the first week and a half, the swell is tiny – like 1 to 2 feet at best, combined swell energy readings are mostly in the teens and twenties. That’s weak tea. Periods are short, 6 to 8 seconds, so it's just bumpy windswell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so that’s no surprise.
There’s a window on Monday the 17th morning when the wind goes light and clean from the WNW. You might see a few 1ft waves that are *surfable*, but it's still real ordinary.
Now, into the second week things perk up a fraction. On Tuesday the 18th afternoon, the period jumps up to 15 seconds – that’s a long groundswell – and the combined energy hits 105 (moderate). But the wind is blowin’ 20 km/h (12 mph) cross-shore from the ESE, so any clean lines are gonna be messed up.
The one to circle is Wednesday the 19th morning. Glassy conditions from a light north breeze, a 2ft east swell with a 12-second period and moderate energy (102). That’s the best combo we’ve got. Thursday the 20th morning also has glassy conditions, but the swell is only 2ft and the energy drops.
All in all, Daytona Beach is a dud for this stretch. It never gets above about 2ft, and the wind is always messin’ with it. For beginners, it’s small enough to be safe, but the quality’s so poor it ain't much fun. The second week (around the 19th and 20th) has your best shots for a few clean little waves – but don't expect any barrels. Honestly, with the small surf and constant side wind, this stretch would be better for kite surfing than paddling out.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 3 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 79 | 36 | 50 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:55PM1.56m | 7:13AM1.18m | 7:49PM1.58m | 8:09AM1.25m | 8:39PM1.57m | 9:01AM1.30m | 9:27PM1.52m | 9:51AM1.34m | 10:13PM1.44m | 10:39AM1.34m | 10:57PM1.34m | 11:27AM1.33m | 11:41PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM-0.10m | 1:15AM0.00m | 1:11PM-0.15m | 2:07AM-0.07m | 2:08PM-0.18m | 2:56AM-0.12m | 3:02PM-0.16m | 3:43AM-0.13m | 3:55PM-0.12m | 4:28AM-0.11m | 4:48PM-0.04m | 5:12AM-0.06m | 5:40PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 13 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | NE 11 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 36 | 2 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 7 | E 10 | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | E 11 | E 12 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 16 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 14 | — | E 12 | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 7 | — | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 35 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 21 | 19 | — | 8 | 79 | — | 50 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 1170 | 12 | 492 | 1926 | 1465 | 595 | 491 | 1465 | 492 | 1767 | 1488 | 1294 | 1507 | 64 | 421 | 1926 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 25 |
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The above surf forecast table for Daytona Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Daytona Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Daytona Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Daytona Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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