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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.
Sea temperature in Fort Lauderdale now

75.8

°F

January 29, 21:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

75.0°F

Tomorrow:

75.5°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

10 h. 55 min.

Fort Lauderdale in February

Minimum:

75.3°F

Average:

77.3°F

Maximum:

79.3°F

Sea water temperature in Fort Lauderdale today

As of now, in Fort Lauderdale, the water temperature is 75.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is about the same as 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 74.0°F on 2025.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 75.5°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
Jan 15 77.5°F 74.1°F 76.2°F
Jan 16 76.9°F 74.3°F 76.1°F
Jan 17 75.8°F 74.7°F 76.3°F
Jan 18 75.4°F 74.7°F 76.1°F
Jan 19 75.3°F 74.7°F 76.1°F
Jan 20 74.8°F 74.4°F 75.7°F
Jan 21 75.0°F 74.6°F 75.8°F
Jan 22 74.0°F 74.4°F 75.7°F
Jan 23 74.1°F 74.3°F 75.5°F
Jan 24 75.0°F 74.2°F 75.5°F
Jan 25 75.6°F 73.5°F 75.5°F
Jan 26 76.1°F 74.2°F 75.7°F
Jan 27 75.7°F 73.9°F 75.6°F
Jan 28 75.0°F 74.4°F 75.6°F
Jan 29 75.8°F 74.0°F 75.7°F
Jan 30 75.5°F 74.2°F 75.5°F
Jan 31 75.7°F 74.2°F 75.6°F
Feb 1 75.5°F 73.6°F 75.5°F
Feb 2 75.7°F 74.1°F 75.7°F
Feb 3 75.3°F 74.0°F 75.2°F
Feb 4 75.5°F 74.9°F 75.4°F
Feb 5 75.4°F 74.9°F 75.3°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, 78.6°F in Spring, 84.9°F in Summer, and 83.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Hollywood 75.4°F 8mi
Boca Raton 77.0°F 17mi
Miami Beach 73.4°F 23mi
Miami 71.2°F 24mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Fort Lauderdale