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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.
Sea temperature in Cape Coral now

87.2

°F

August 30, 15:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

87.0°F

Tomorrow:

87.0°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

19:50

Day Length:

12 h. 43 min.

Cape Coral in September

Minimum:

65.4°F

Average:

68.8°F

Maximum:

71.0°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 87.2°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 0.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 87.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 85.9°F on 2024.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 86.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 86.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 87.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 16 88.2°F 87.6°F 87.1°F
Aug 17 89.1°F 87.3°F 87.1°F
Aug 18 89.2°F 87.2°F 87.1°F
Aug 19 89.4°F 87.0°F 87.1°F
Aug 20 88.8°F 87.6°F 87.1°F
Aug 21 88.9°F 86.9°F 87.1°F
Aug 22 88.7°F 86.7°F 87.1°F
Aug 23 88.4°F 86.5°F 87.0°F
Aug 24 88.4°F 85.9°F 86.9°F
Aug 25 88.5°F 85.9°F 87.0°F
Aug 26 88.4°F 85.6°F 87.0°F
Aug 27 88.3°F 85.7°F 87.0°F
Aug 28 87.8°F 85.7°F 86.8°F
Aug 29 87.0°F 86.2°F 86.6°F
Aug 30 87.2°F 85.9°F 86.4°F
Aug 31 87.0°F 84.6°F 86.2°F
Sep 1 86.8°F 84.6°F 86.0°F
Sep 2 86.6°F 85.2°F 85.8°F
Sep 3 86.6°F 85.4°F 85.7°F
Sep 4 86.6°F 85.4°F 85.7°F
Sep 5 86.3°F 85.0°F 85.5°F
Sep 6 86.3°F 84.9°F 85.5°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 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 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 80.9°F in Autumn.