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 20.34°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

68.6

°F

December 17, 18:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

70.1°F

Tomorrow:

68.7°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

17:38

Day Length:

10 h. 28 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 68.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.6°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 74.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 68.2°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 67.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 66.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 68.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	71.8°F
Dec 10	73.9°F	65.4°F	71.7°F
Dec 11	72.8°F	66.0°F	71.4°F
Dec 12	72.6°F	67.4°F	71.6°F
Dec 13	72.1°F	66.4°F	71.4°F
Dec 14	71.9°F	65.1°F	71.4°F
Dec 15	71.4°F	63.8°F	71.2°F
Dec 16	70.1°F	65.8°F	71.1°F
Dec 17	68.6°F	68.2°F	71.2°F
Dec 18	68.7°F	69.2°F	71.3°F
Dec 19	68.4°F	69.8°F	71.0°F
Dec 20	68.4°F	71.1°F	71.0°F
Dec 21	67.9°F	72.6°F	70.5°F
Dec 22	67.5°F	70.7°F	70.1°F
Dec 23	67.2°F	69.2°F	69.8°F
Dec 24	66.6°F	67.9°F	69.2°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.