What is the current water temperature in Fort Lauderdale?

As of now, in Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is 26.43°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Fort Lauderdale

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Fort Lauderdale. 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.

79.6

°F

November 22, 08:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.7°F

Tomorrow:

79.3°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

17:29

Day Length:

10 h. 45 min.

Fort Lauderdale in November

Minimum:

75.2°F

Average:

76.6°F

Maximum:

78.8°F

Sea water temperature in Fort Lauderdale today

As of now, in Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is 79.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 79.4°F on 2021.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 79.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 79.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Fort Lauderdale

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 8	81.7°F	80.8°F	81.4°F
Nov 9	81.6°F	80.9°F	81.4°F
Nov 10	81.8°F	81.0°F	81.6°F
Nov 11	81.7°F	80.9°F	81.4°F
Nov 12	81.1°F	80.8°F	81.4°F
Nov 13	80.8°F	80.7°F	81.2°F
Nov 14	80.8°F	80.7°F	81.2°F
Nov 15	80.5°F	81.6°F	81.2°F
Nov 16	80.2°F	80.8°F	81.2°F
Nov 17	80.1°F	81.0°F	81.0°F
Nov 18	79.8°F	81.2°F	80.8°F
Nov 19	79.8°F	81.2°F	80.7°F
Nov 20	80.1°F	81.0°F	80.7°F
Nov 21	79.7°F	80.7°F	80.7°F
Nov 22	79.6°F	80.7°F	80.6°F
Nov 23	79.3°F	80.5°F	80.4°F
Nov 24	79.3°F	80.1°F	80.3°F
Nov 25	79.1°F	79.8°F	80.1°F
Nov 26	79.1°F	79.8°F	80.2°F
Nov 27	78.8°F	78.9°F	79.9°F
Nov 28	78.8°F	78.6°F	79.8°F
Nov 29	78.6°F	78.9°F	79.6°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 Fort Lauderdale by month

In Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Fort Lauderdale was recorded on July 15, 2023, reaching a 88.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2021, dipping to 73.0°F. The average readings by season are 76.9°F in Winter, 78.7°F in Spring, 84.9°F in Summer, and 83.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hollywood	79.7°F	8mi
Boca Raton	79.9°F	17mi
Miami Beach	77.7°F	23mi
Miami	76.3°F	24mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Fort Lauderdale