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Daytona Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

Main Street Pier2-3ftOrmond Beach2-3ftSunglow Pier2-3ft
Daytona Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
7mph
E / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.9ft @ 8sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|2-9mph N
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with gentle ESE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|6-13mph ESE
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Daytona Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Daytona Beach is a classic exposed beach break producing short, fun waves over shifting sandbars along the iconic Atlantic shoreline. Historically a surfing hub since the 1960s. Waves are generally powerless but consistent in small sizes, making it accessible to beginners and longboarders. Nearby Ponce Inlet and Sunglow Pier often provide better surf quality. Note: cars are allowed to drive on the beach.

Rip currentsSharksVehicles on beachCrowds of swimmersJellyfish

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Daytona Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Daytona Beach?
The current wave height at Daytona Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Daytona Beach surf forecast?
Our Daytona Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Daytona Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Daytona Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.9ft E primary swell at 8s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Daytona Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Daytona Beach is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.