What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 26.69°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

80.0

°F

October 20, 00:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.5°F

Tomorrow:

80.2°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

11 h. 25 min.

Cape Coral in October

Minimum:

63.6°F

Average:

68.6°F

Maximum:

71.5°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 80.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is about the same as 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 considerably 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 83.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 77.2°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 79.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 6	82.6°F	82.9°F	82.9°F
Oct 7	83.2°F	82.7°F	82.8°F
Oct 8	83.1°F	82.5°F	82.5°F
Oct 9	83.2°F	82.4°F	82.5°F
Oct 10	84.2°F	82.5°F	82.5°F
Oct 11	84.4°F	82.3°F	82.3°F
Oct 12	84.0°F	82.8°F	82.2°F
Oct 13	84.0°F	80.8°F	82.0°F
Oct 14	83.4°F	79.7°F	81.7°F
Oct 15	83.0°F	79.8°F	81.6°F
Oct 16	82.7°F	79.1°F	81.5°F
Oct 17	82.8°F	79.6°F	81.6°F
Oct 18	82.0°F	79.9°F	81.4°F
Oct 19	80.5°F	77.1°F	80.7°F
Oct 20	80.0°F	77.2°F	80.2°F
Oct 21	80.2°F	79.3°F	80.4°F
Oct 22	80.1°F	80.3°F	80.2°F
Oct 23	79.8°F	80.9°F	80.0°F
Oct 24	79.5°F	81.5°F	79.7°F
Oct 25	79.3°F	81.0°F	79.5°F
Oct 26	78.9°F	79.8°F	79.1°F
Oct 27	78.8°F	78.7°F	79.0°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.