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 16.26°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.3

°F

January 23, 03:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.2°F

Tomorrow:

61.3°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

18:03

Day Length:

10 h. 47 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 61.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 5.0°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 70.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 62.3°F on 2018.

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 61.2°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
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	68.1°F
Jan 13	72.3°F	60.7°F	67.9°F
Jan 14	72.0°F	61.1°F	68.1°F
Jan 15	70.8°F	63.6°F	67.7°F
Jan 16	69.9°F	63.2°F	67.2°F
Jan 17	68.6°F	63.5°F	67.0°F
Jan 18	67.2°F	63.7°F	66.5°F
Jan 19	66.7°F	65.6°F	66.2°F
Jan 20	64.9°F	64.6°F	65.8°F
Jan 21	63.1°F	64.7°F	66.1°F
Jan 22	61.2°F	64.9°F	65.8°F
Jan 23	61.3°F	65.0°F	66.3°F
Jan 24	61.3°F	64.9°F	66.3°F
Jan 25	61.1°F	64.9°F	66.1°F
Jan 26	61.4°F	64.4°F	66.4°F
Jan 27	61.4°F	63.1°F	66.5°F
Jan 28	61.0°F	62.0°F	66.0°F
Jan 29	61.0°F	61.5°F	66.0°F
Jan 30	60.9°F	59.6°F	65.9°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.