Water temperature in Fort Lauderdale
73.4
°F
February 16, 11:44
Trend:
stableYesterday:
73.2°FTomorrow:
73.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 18 min.Fort Lauderdale in February
Minimum:
75.3°FAverage:
77.3°FMaximum:
79.3°FSea water temperature in Fort Lauderdale today
As of now, in Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is 73.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.7°F lower 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
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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 74.3°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Fort Lauderdale
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | 74.0°F | 74.1°F | 75.5°F |
| Feb 3 | 74.1°F | 74.0°F | 75.1°F |
| Feb 4 | 72.9°F | 74.9°F | 75.2°F |
| Feb 5 | 73.4°F | 74.9°F | 75.2°F |
| Feb 6 | 72.3°F | 75.4°F | 75.1°F |
| Feb 7 | 72.1°F | 75.4°F | 75.2°F |
| Feb 8 | 71.7°F | 75.6°F | 75.2°F |
| Feb 9 | 72.2°F | 75.8°F | 75.4°F |
| Feb 10 | 72.2°F | 75.7°F | 75.5°F |
| Feb 11 | 71.9°F | 75.7°F | 75.4°F |
| Feb 12 | 72.6°F | 76.2°F | 75.5°F |
| Feb 13 | 72.5°F | 76.2°F | 75.8°F |
| Feb 14 | 72.5°F | 76.4°F | 75.5°F |
| Feb 15 | 73.2°F | 76.4°F | 75.6°F |
| Feb 16 | 73.4°F | 76.5°F | 76.1°F |
| Feb 17 | 73.3°F | 76.0°F | 75.9°F |
| Feb 18 | 73.4°F | 76.5°F | 76.1°F |
| Feb 19 | 73.7°F | 76.8°F | 76.3°F |
| Feb 20 | 73.7°F | 76.1°F | 76.3°F |
| Feb 21 | 73.6°F | 77.7°F | 76.2°F |
| Feb 22 | 73.8°F | 77.4°F | 76.5°F |
| Feb 23 | 73.7°F | 76.3°F | 76.4°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 |
73.2°F
|
8mi |
| Boca Raton |
74.0°F
|
17mi |
| Miami Beach |
72.4°F
|
23mi |
| Miami |
71.2°F
|
24mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Fort Lauderdale