Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Daytona Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Daytona Beach, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on NE swell at 6s and light winds out of the NNW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 7s with gentle NE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ENE swell at 7s with gentle SSE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle S breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Daytona Beach is 1ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is NE at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Daytona Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft NE wind swell swell at 2s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Daytona Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Daytona Beach works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Daytona Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Daytona Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Daytona Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Daytona Beach include rip currents, sharks, vehicles on beach, crowds of swimmers, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
