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 22.14°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

United States > Cape Coral

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.

71.9

°F

January 13, 02:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

72.2°F

Tomorrow:

72.1°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

10 h. 38 min.

Cape Coral in January

Minimum:

64.8°F

Average:

69.7°F

Maximum:

74.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 71.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 4.4°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 71.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 60.7°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 71.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 70.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 72.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	68.5°F	70.4°F	69.7°F
Jan 2	68.0°F	70.4°F	70.0°F
Jan 3	66.4°F	70.3°F	70.5°F
Jan 4	66.3°F	69.1°F	70.6°F
Jan 5	66.9°F	67.3°F	70.2°F
Jan 6	67.8°F	66.9°F	69.8°F
Jan 7	68.0°F	67.7°F	69.6°F
Jan 8	68.6°F	66.6°F	69.1°F
Jan 9	70.1°F	65.4°F	68.7°F
Jan 10	71.5°F	63.6°F	68.6°F
Jan 11	72.1°F	61.5°F	68.2°F
Jan 12	72.2°F	61.3°F	67.7°F
Jan 13	71.9°F	60.7°F	67.4°F
Jan 14	72.1°F	61.1°F	67.7°F
Jan 15	71.8°F	63.6°F	67.4°F
Jan 16	71.3°F	63.2°F	66.9°F
Jan 17	71.3°F	63.5°F	66.9°F
Jan 18	70.8°F	63.7°F	66.4°F
Jan 19	70.6°F	65.6°F	66.2°F
Jan 20	70.3°F	64.6°F	65.9°F
Dec 30	71.5°F	68.9°F	69.4°F
Dec 31	71.1°F	70.1°F	69.3°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 January 30, 2025, dipping to 59.6°F. The average readings by season are 69.4°F in Winter, 77.5°F in Spring, 86.2°F in Summer, and 80.7°F in Autumn.