What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 16.53°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.8

°F

February 13, 05:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.7°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

18:19

Day Length:

11 h. 13 min.

Cape Coral in February

Minimum:

64.0°F

Average:

70.0°F

Maximum:

74.9°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 61.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 8.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise considerably.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 65.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 62.1°F, while the maximum might reach 63.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 30	64.7°F	59.6°F	65.8°F
Jan 31	63.9°F	61.9°F	65.7°F
Feb 1	63.7°F	64.1°F	66.0°F
Feb 2	62.2°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Feb 3	61.2°F	65.8°F	66.0°F
Feb 4	59.8°F	66.2°F	66.1°F
Feb 5	58.8°F	67.0°F	66.2°F
Feb 6	56.9°F	68.5°F	66.1°F
Feb 7	57.4°F	70.1°F	66.6°F
Feb 8	57.9°F	71.6°F	67.2°F
Feb 9	59.6°F	72.8°F	67.5°F
Feb 10	58.6°F	73.3°F	67.7°F
Feb 11	60.7°F	74.1°F	68.7°F
Feb 12	60.7°F	76.0°F	68.9°F
Feb 13	61.8°F	76.1°F	70.2°F
Feb 14	62.7°F	76.6°F	71.2°F
Feb 15	62.1°F	75.7°F	70.6°F
Feb 16	62.7°F	77.8°F	71.2°F
Feb 17	62.8°F	77.2°F	71.3°F
Feb 18	63.4°F	76.4°F	71.9°F
Feb 19	63.5°F	74.9°F	71.9°F
Feb 20	63.4°F	74.5°F	71.9°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 March through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 251 swimming days.

The warmest water in Cape Coral was recorded on August 4, 2025, reaching a 90.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 6, 2026, dipping to 56.9°F. The average readings by season are 69.3°F in Winter, 77.5°F in Spring, 86.2°F in Summer, and 80.7°F in Autumn.