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 20.0°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.

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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.

68.0

°F

January 9, 02:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

68.6°F

Tomorrow:

67.7°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

10 h. 34 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 68.0°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 0.6°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 fall 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 71.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 65.4°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 67.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 66.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 67.7°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	69.2°F
Jan 9	68.0°F	65.4°F	68.6°F
Jan 10	67.7°F	63.6°F	68.3°F
Jan 11	67.2°F	61.5°F	67.8°F
Jan 12	67.1°F	61.3°F	67.7°F
Jan 13	66.8°F	60.7°F	67.4°F
Jan 14	67.0°F	61.1°F	67.7°F
Jan 15	66.8°F	63.6°F	67.4°F
Jan 16	66.3°F	63.2°F	66.9°F
Dec 26	69.8°F	67.8°F	68.8°F
Dec 27	71.2°F	67.5°F	68.8°F
Dec 28	69.6°F	68.5°F	69.0°F
Dec 29	69.9°F	69.2°F	69.1°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.