What is the current water temperature in Fort Lauderdale?

As of now, in Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is 25.56°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.

78.0

°F

April 18, 01:08

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.9°F

Tomorrow:

78.2°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

19:46

Day Length:

12 h. 51 min.

Fort Lauderdale in April

Minimum:

76.3°F

Average:

77.4°F

Maximum:

79.8°F

Sea water temperature in Fort Lauderdale today

As of now, in Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is 78.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 77.4°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Fort Lauderdale

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 4	77.0°F	76.5°F	77.7°F
Apr 5	77.6°F	76.0°F	77.8°F
Apr 6	77.8°F	75.6°F	77.9°F
Apr 7	78.4°F	75.4°F	77.9°F
Apr 8	78.6°F	76.1°F	77.9°F
Apr 9	78.1°F	76.0°F	78.0°F
Apr 10	78.5°F	76.5°F	78.1°F
Apr 11	78.2°F	75.9°F	77.9°F
Apr 12	78.0°F	75.9°F	77.9°F
Apr 13	78.0°F	76.4°F	78.0°F
Apr 14	77.7°F	77.0°F	78.1°F
Apr 15	78.1°F	76.7°F	78.2°F
Apr 16	77.8°F	77.5°F	78.4°F
Apr 17	77.9°F	77.6°F	78.6°F
Apr 18	78.0°F	77.8°F	78.7°F
Apr 19	78.2°F	77.8°F	78.9°F
Apr 20	78.3°F	77.9°F	79.0°F
Apr 21	78.2°F	78.4°F	78.9°F
Apr 22	78.1°F	78.1°F	78.8°F
Apr 23	78.3°F	77.7°F	79.0°F
Apr 24	78.3°F	77.5°F	79.0°F
Apr 25	78.4°F	77.1°F	79.1°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	78.0°F	8mi
Boca Raton	77.8°F	17mi
Miami Beach	77.4°F	23mi
Miami	77.2°F	24mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Fort Lauderdale