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 31.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

88.2

°F

July 14, 12:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

88.3°F

Tomorrow:

88.1°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

20:23

Day Length:

13 h. 39 min.

Cape Coral in July

Minimum:

66.8°F

Average:

69.6°F

Maximum:

71.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 88.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 89.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 84.6°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 87.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 30	87.2°F	85.6°F	86.2°F
Jul 1	87.6°F	85.6°F	86.3°F
Jul 2	87.8°F	85.3°F	86.3°F
Jul 3	87.5°F	85.0°F	86.3°F
Jul 4	87.5°F	85.0°F	86.3°F
Jul 5	87.4°F	85.4°F	86.6°F
Jul 6	87.4°F	84.6°F	86.7°F
Jul 7	87.7°F	85.0°F	86.8°F
Jul 8	87.5°F	84.6°F	86.9°F
Jul 9	88.1°F	84.6°F	87.1°F
Jul 10	88.4°F	85.2°F	87.2°F
Jul 11	88.4°F	85.3°F	87.2°F
Jul 12	88.2°F	86.0°F	87.3°F
Jul 13	88.3°F	85.8°F	87.3°F
Jul 14	88.2°F	86.3°F	87.1°F
Jul 15	88.1°F	86.6°F	87.1°F
Jul 16	88.1°F	86.6°F	87.0°F
Jul 17	87.8°F	86.5°F	86.8°F
Jul 18	87.7°F	85.8°F	86.6°F
Jul 19	87.7°F	86.2°F	86.7°F
Jul 20	87.7°F	87.4°F	86.7°F
Jul 21	87.6°F	86.5°F	86.6°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 252 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 69.2°F in Winter, 77.5°F in Spring, 86.3°F in Summer, and 80.7°F in Autumn.