Daytona Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.17° N 80.98° W

Daytona Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Daytona Beach sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.4° 

Daytona Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Daytona Beach surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Sep 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Daytona Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daytona Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NE
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High Tide
1:13PM1.22m
1:22AM0.94m
2:08PM1.17m
2:20AM0.90m
3:09PM1.15m
3:24AM0.88m
4:09PM1.14m
4:27AM0.90m
5:03PM1.16m
5:22AM0.95m
5:50PM1.19m
6:09AM1.02m
6:33PM1.22m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.35m
7:38AM0.27m
8:50PM0.37m
8:36AM0.28m
9:47PM0.35m
9:34AM0.26m
10:39PM0.30m
10:29AM0.20m
11:25PM0.22m
11:20AM0.13m
00:06AM0.13m
12:06PM0.06m
00:43AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Daytona Beach Surf forecast

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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