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 30.11°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.

86.2

°F

August 7, 14:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

86.3°F

Tomorrow:

86.3°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

13 h. 15 min.

Cape Coral in August

Minimum:

66.3°F

Average:

69.1°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 86.2°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 0.7°F lower 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 89.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 86.0°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 86.3°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
Jul 24	86.4°F	86.7°F	86.5°F
Jul 25	87.2°F	86.5°F	86.6°F
Jul 26	86.9°F	86.4°F	86.5°F
Jul 27	87.1°F	87.9°F	86.7°F
Jul 28	86.7°F	87.6°F	86.6°F
Jul 29	86.8°F	87.9°F	86.7°F
Jul 30	86.5°F	88.2°F	86.8°F
Jul 31	85.7°F	88.9°F	87.0°F
Aug 1	86.1°F	89.3°F	87.1°F
Aug 2	86.4°F	89.6°F	87.2°F
Aug 3	86.6°F	89.3°F	87.1°F
Aug 4	86.9°F	90.4°F	87.0°F
Aug 5	85.9°F	89.9°F	86.8°F
Aug 6	86.3°F	89.4°F	86.9°F
Aug 7	86.2°F	89.3°F	86.9°F
Aug 8	86.3°F	89.2°F	87.1°F
Aug 9	86.1°F	89.0°F	86.8°F
Aug 10	86.1°F	89.0°F	86.8°F
Aug 11	86.3°F	89.2°F	87.0°F
Aug 12	86.5°F	88.1°F	87.2°F
Aug 13	86.4°F	88.0°F	87.1°F
Aug 14	86.3°F	87.7°F	87.0°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.