Surf Forecasts:
Daytona Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daytona Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daytona Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let’s be straight here. For the next two weeks, Daytona Beach is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak, short-period waves coming from the east and southeast, and honestly, it’s a tough run for any paddler looking for a proper session.
Right from Saturday, July 18th, it's all small stuff—we're talking knee-high waves with periods around 5 to 8 seconds and energy levels barely registering. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, so the surface is often clean, but with next to no push, it's just a bit of a paddle with no real reward. That carries on through the weekend and into the start of the week, with morning conditions generally cleaner than the afternoons.
Now, there’s a tiny glimmer on Thursday, July 23rd. Thursday morning sees the swell bump up just a touch to 3 ft from the SE with an 8-second period and moderate energy. It’s still only surfable in a very ordinary way, but that’s the best we get. The wind is light from the SSW, keeping things clean, so if you’re desperate for a few small, weak little lumps on a sandbar, that’s your window. Still, it’s a beginner-level wave at best.
The rest of the period from late July into the first day of August just fades back into tiny, low-energy dribble. The wind does turn offshore from the WSW on the 28th and 29th, which is nice for a clean surface, but the waves are just 1 ft to 1 ft—barely a ripple.
Bottom line: there’s no standout day here. The water temp is around 83°, which is about normal for the time of year. It’s a quiet period. If you’re a dedicated soul, the Thursday morning of the 23rd is your best shot, but keep expectations real low. For the rest, it’s a solid two-week gap with no real surf to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 18 | 36 | 28 | 93 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 79 | 110 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:56AM1.28m | 00:13AM1.32m | 12:50PM1.26m | 1:02AM1.19m | 1:45PM1.24m | 1:53AM1.08m | 2:42PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.99m | 3:41PM1.23m | 3:45AM0.94m | 4:39PM1.24m | 4:45AM0.91m | 5:32PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06PM0.04m | 6:38AM-0.02m | 7:05PM0.13m | 7:26AM0.04m | 8:06PM0.21m | 8:15AM0.09m | 9:07PM0.27m | 9:04AM0.14m | 10:06PM0.30m | 9:54AM0.16m | 11:02PM0.30m | 10:44AM0.16m | 11:54PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 37 | 18 | 12 | 28 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 79 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 17 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 55 | — | 25 | 82 | 35 | 36 | 60 | 93 | 19 | 13 | 7 | — | 110 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1244 | 1099 | 20 | 64 | 916 | 9 | 492 | 838 | 9 | 43 | 1583 | 9 | 9 | 967 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 64 | 64 | 16 | 0 |
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