Water temperature in Fort Lauderdale
85.7
°F
September 30, 17:39
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
86.0°FTomorrow:
85.6°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 56 min.Fort Lauderdale in October
Minimum:
75.4°FAverage:
76.7°FMaximum:
78.7°FSea water temperature in Fort Lauderdale today
As of now, in Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is 85.7°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. 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
Today's water temperature is slightly 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 85.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 83.9°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Fort Lauderdale
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 | 87.5°F | 87.2°F | 85.9°F |
| Sep 17 | 87.5°F | 86.5°F | 85.8°F |
| Sep 18 | 87.3°F | 86.2°F | 85.9°F |
| Sep 19 | 86.8°F | 85.9°F | 85.7°F |
| Sep 20 | 86.8°F | 86.2°F | 85.7°F |
| Sep 21 | 86.6°F | 86.2°F | 85.7°F |
| Sep 22 | 86.3°F | 85.9°F | 85.7°F |
| Sep 23 | 86.6°F | 85.4°F | 85.7°F |
| Sep 24 | 86.0°F | 85.1°F | 85.4°F |
| Sep 25 | 86.1°F | 85.1°F | 85.4°F |
| Sep 26 | 86.2°F | 85.6°F | 85.5°F |
| Sep 27 | 86.4°F | 85.6°F | 85.5°F |
| Sep 28 | 86.1°F | 85.9°F | 85.2°F |
| Sep 29 | 86.0°F | 86.3°F | 85.2°F |
| Sep 30 | 85.7°F | 85.9°F | 84.9°F |
| Oct 1 | 85.6°F | 85.6°F | 84.7°F |
| Oct 2 | 85.6°F | 85.2°F | 84.7°F |
| Oct 3 | 85.4°F | 84.8°F | 84.5°F |
| Oct 4 | 85.2°F | 84.2°F | 84.3°F |
| Oct 5 | 85.2°F | 84.2°F | 84.3°F |
| Oct 6 | 85.0°F | 84.0°F | 84.1°F |
| Oct 7 | 84.9°F | 84.0°F | 84.0°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood |
85.9°F
|
8mi |
| Boca Raton |
85.5°F
|
17mi |
| Miami Beach |
85.0°F
|
23mi |
| Miami |
84.6°F
|
24mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Fort Lauderdale