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 28.89°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.

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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.

84.0

°F

October 13, 23:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

84.0°F

Tomorrow:

83.7°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

19:02

Day Length:

11 h. 36 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 84.0°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 2.2°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 80.5°F on 2016.

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 83.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 82.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 83.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 29	82.5°F	85.9°F	84.7°F
Sep 30	82.5°F	85.9°F	84.7°F
Oct 1	83.9°F	86.3°F	84.6°F
Oct 2	83.3°F	85.5°F	84.3°F
Oct 3	82.8°F	83.9°F	84.0°F
Oct 4	82.7°F	83.8°F	83.7°F
Oct 5	82.4°F	82.9°F	83.2°F
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	81.8°F
Oct 14	83.7°F	79.7°F	81.5°F
Oct 15	83.6°F	79.8°F	81.4°F
Oct 16	83.6°F	79.1°F	81.4°F
Oct 17	83.6°F	79.6°F	81.4°F
Oct 18	83.5°F	79.9°F	81.3°F
Oct 19	82.9°F	77.1°F	80.7°F
Oct 20	82.4°F	77.2°F	80.2°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 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.