Daytona Beach Conditions & Surf Report

Daytona Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world, known for 23 miles of broad, hard-packed Atlantic sand firm enough to drive on in designated areas — a tradition dating to the beach's early auto-racing days. Backed by a lively boardwalk and pier and long a spring-break and event destination, it's a high-energy stretch of Florida's central Atlantic coast. Water is warm most of the year and cooler in winter. Rip currents are Florida’s deadliest beach hazard, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.