What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 23.48°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.

74.3

°F

December 9, 19:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.2°F

Tomorrow:

74.2°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

10 h. 32 min.

Cape Coral in December

Minimum:

61.3°F

Average:

67.8°F

Maximum:

71.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 74.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.8°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

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 74.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 65.8°F on 2024.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.1°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
Nov 25	74.0°F	71.0°F	73.6°F
Nov 26	74.2°F	69.4°F	73.3°F
Nov 27	75.1°F	68.6°F	73.2°F
Nov 28	75.6°F	69.3°F	73.4°F
Nov 29	74.5°F	69.8°F	73.3°F
Nov 30	73.0°F	70.8°F	73.1°F
Dec 1	71.2°F	70.2°F	72.8°F
Dec 2	71.0°F	71.2°F	72.8°F
Dec 3	71.4°F	69.6°F	72.6°F
Dec 4	71.5°F	68.7°F	72.1°F
Dec 5	72.0°F	68.3°F	72.1°F
Dec 6	72.4°F	67.2°F	72.0°F
Dec 7	74.3°F	67.0°F	72.0°F
Dec 8	74.2°F	66.5°F	72.0°F
Dec 9	74.3°F	65.8°F	71.5°F
Dec 10	74.2°F	65.4°F	71.4°F
Dec 11	74.0°F	66.0°F	71.3°F
Dec 12	74.2°F	67.4°F	71.5°F
Dec 13	74.1°F	66.4°F	71.4°F
Dec 14	74.1°F	65.1°F	71.3°F
Dec 15	73.9°F	63.8°F	71.2°F
Dec 16	74.0°F	65.8°F	71.2°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 April through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 253 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, 77.4°F in Spring, 86.2°F in Summer, and 80.8°F in Autumn.