Surf Forecasts:
Daytona Beach surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NE swell with 1,493 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daytona Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Daytona Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daytona Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1486 | 1137 | 1272 | 604 | 638 | 821 | 925 | 679 | 336 | 551 | 497 | 295 | 419 | 382 | 597 | 998 | 812 | 1187 | 1258 | 1410 | 1167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:09PM1.10m | 4:38AM0.98m | 4:59PM1.12m | 5:28AM1.08m | 5:45PM1.14m | 6:13AM1.19m | 6:30PM1.17m | 6:57AM1.32m | 7:13PM1.20m | 7:41AM1.44m | 7:58PM1.23m | 8:26AM1.54m | 8:42PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50AM0.23m | 10:35PM0.18m | 10:43AM0.16m | 11:16PM0.10m | 11:32AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.02m | 12:20PM0.02m | 00:33AM-0.05m | 1:06PM-0.03m | 1:13AM-0.11m | 1:53PM-0.06m | 1:54AM-0.14m | 2:41PM-0.07m | 2:38AM-0.15m | |||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1230 | 1137 | 822 | — | — | 534 | 657 | 679 | 336 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | — | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | — | NE 5 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 1486 | — | 1272 | 604 | 638 | 821 | 925 | — | 45 | 551 | 497 | 295 | 419 | 382 | 597 | 998 | 812 | 1187 | 1258 | 1410 | 1167 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 413 | 376 | 212 | 563 | 492 | 212 | 212 | 496 | 403 | 668 | 1202 | 496 | 1202 | 696 | 1142 | 1151 | 1175 | 668 | 496 | 496 | 400 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Daytona Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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