Daytona Beach

110 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

The "World's Most Famous Beach" — 23 miles of hard-packed sand wide enough to drive on (designated zones, $20 daily permit). The boardwalk, the Daytona Beach Pier, the Daytona International Speedway across town. Spring break central, race-week central, and a classic American beach.

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 81°F water · 80°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

  • 80°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

  • 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
  • NWS alert active — rip current statement issued june 3 at 1:36pm edt until june 6 at 4:00am edt by nws melbourne fl
59 /100
good
46 Swim
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
26 Fish
75 Photo

Best for walking today

Rip Currents Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:36PM EDT until June 6 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

NWS · In effect through Jun 6, 8:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Air Temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
NE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 12 PM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
11:34 PM
-0.6 ft · in 2.1h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
11s · ENE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
5:50 AM High 0.8 ft
1:00 PM Low -0.4 ft
5:52 PM High 0.6 ft
11:34 PM Low -0.6 ft
Today Jun 3
80°

Mostly Sunny

1%
76
Thu Jun 4
83°

Mostly Sunny

4%
85
Fri Jun 5
84°

Mostly Sunny

1%
85
Sat Jun 6
85°

Mostly Sunny

2%
85
Sun Jun 7
85°

Partly Sunny

10%
85
Mon Jun 8
86°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%
46
Tue Jun 9
85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%
34
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
2:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Minor
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM

Parking

Free off-beach lots; beach-driving permit $30/day for non-residents on-sand parking (designated zones); Volusia residents free.

Dogs

Pets prohibited on Daytona Beach proper. Designated dog beach at Ormond Beach (Rockefeller Dr to Milsap Rd, ~0.6 mi) — leashed (max 6 ft).

Entry Fee

$30/day beach-driving permit (non-residents); $150/annual; Volusia residents free. Pedestrian access free.

Address

110 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

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Is Daytona Beach dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on Daytona Beach proper. Designated dog beach at Ormond Beach (Rockefeller Dr to Milsap Rd, ~0.6 mi) — leashed (max 6 ft).

Is there an entry fee at Daytona Beach?

$30/day beach-driving permit (non-residents); $150/annual; Volusia residents free. Pedestrian access free.

Are there lifeguards at Daytona Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Daytona Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Daytona Beach?

Amenities at Daytona Beach include lifeguards, boardwalk, pier, restrooms, showers, restaurants, beach driving (permit).

When is the water warmest at Daytona Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Daytona Beach located?

Daytona Beach is in Volusia County, FL, at 110 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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