Surf Forecasts:
Daytona Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daytona Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Daytona Beach. I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is looking pretty flat and sad. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with barely a ripple to get excited about.
The first sign of any surfable motion doesn’t show up until Monday, August 17th, but even then it’s a whisper. The combined swell energy is only 41 (moderate wave energy), with a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE, a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the SW, so the morning will be clean. You’ll be scratching for a waist-high wave at best, but it’s something. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, but on a day like this, you’ll have the place mostly to yourself.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. The wind goes glassy from the NW, with a similar 2ft E swell and a 9-second period (46 combined energy). It’s going to be tiny, but smooth and clean. This is about as good as it gets in this window.
Wednesday morning, August 19th, also offers a clean, cross-off wind from the W with that same tiny 2ft ESE swell, but again, it’s just barely surfable (47 combined energy). The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The latter part of the window, like Thursday, August 20th, sees a moderate offshore wind from the SW in the afternoon, with a 2ft ESE swell. The energy picks up to 91, but it’s still a very ordinary, small wave.
Honestly, the whole 16 days is a tough slog. There’s a gap of almost no surf from the start until the 17th, and then it’s just a series of knee-high, weak waves. The largest swell we see is only 4ft, and that comes with a cross-onshore wind and a thunderstorm risk on Friday, August 7th – not worth paddling out for. Short period swells (6-9 seconds) dominate, so don’t expect any real power or shape.
This is a classic case of a beach break that’s just not getting any love. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with conditions this poor, even a log feels like a waste of energy. For the more experienced crew, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windier days.
Hang in there. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 92 | 160 | 270 | 132 | 107 | 82 | 55 | 55 | 39 | 26 | 35 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:40AM1.05m | 3:40PM1.41m | 3:50AM1.04m | 4:50PM1.46m | 5:03AM1.06m | 5:55PM1.51m | 6:12AM1.11m | 6:55PM1.56m | 7:13AM1.18m | 7:49PM1.58m | 8:09AM1.25m | 8:39PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.25m | 9:00AM0.04m | 10:13PM0.23m | 10:05AM0.01m | 11:19PM0.17m | 11:10AM-0.05m | 00:19AM0.09m | 12:12PM-0.10m | 1:15AM0.00m | 1:11PM-0.15m | 2:07AM-0.07m | 2:08PM-0.18m | 2:56AM-0.12m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 165 | 132 | — | 82 | 55 | 3 | 39 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 10 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | SSE 2 | — | E 7 | SE 4 | — | E 6 | SE 4 | — | SE 6 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 43 | 92 | 160 | 270 | — | 107 | — | — | 55 | 1 | — | 35 | 9 | — | 31 | 3 | — | 10 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1327 | 1192 | 1926 | 599 | 133 | 403 | 0 | 133 | 1152 | 0 | 128 | 1344 | 1471 | 1142 | 1192 | 492 | 846 | 668 | 403 |
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