Florida - East Coast
Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on E swell at 9s.
Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on E swell at 9s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 9s with 16mph out of the SE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3+ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 8mph S winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 5s and light SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 8mph WSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s with gentle WNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to very poor.
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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 2-3ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is SE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Daytona Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft E primary swell at 9s, a 1.5ft NNE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
