What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 27.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Cape Coral

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cape Coral. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

82.2

°F

May 9, 03:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.5°F

Tomorrow:

82.6°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

20:04

Day Length:

13 h. 20 min.

Cape Coral in May

Minimum:

65.6°F

Average:

70.6°F

Maximum:

73.1°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 82.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 78.6°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 82.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 82.1°F, while the maximum might reach 83.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	78.0°F	77.0°F	78.3°F
Apr 26	78.5°F	76.8°F	78.4°F
Apr 27	78.9°F	77.3°F	78.7°F
Apr 28	80.0°F	77.4°F	79.0°F
Apr 29	80.9°F	76.4°F	78.9°F
Apr 30	79.4°F	75.9°F	78.9°F
May 1	79.9°F	76.6°F	79.2°F
May 2	79.2°F	77.6°F	79.2°F
May 3	79.1°F	79.5°F	79.5°F
May 4	80.1°F	80.5°F	80.3°F
May 5	80.8°F	80.5°F	80.3°F
May 6	79.1°F	80.4°F	80.1°F
May 7	80.3°F	81.4°F	80.4°F
May 8	82.5°F	82.2°F	80.7°F
May 9	82.2°F	81.9°F	80.5°F
May 10	82.6°F	83.8°F	80.9°F
May 11	82.1°F	83.3°F	80.4°F
May 12	82.5°F	83.6°F	80.7°F
May 13	82.5°F	83.7°F	80.8°F
May 14	82.5°F	83.7°F	80.8°F
May 15	83.1°F	84.9°F	81.3°F
May 16	83.0°F	84.7°F	81.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral by month

In Cape Coral, the months April through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 252 swimming days.

The warmest water in Cape Coral was recorded on August 12, 2023, reaching a 89.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 30, 2025, dipping to 59.6°F. The average readings by season are 69.4°F in Winter, 77.4°F in Spring, 86.1°F in Summer, and 80.9°F in Autumn.