What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 29.22°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.

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Water temperature in Cape Coral

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cape Coral. 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.

84.6

°F

May 20, 00:19

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

84.3°F

Tomorrow:

84.9°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

13 h. 33 min.

Cape Coral in May

Minimum:

65.6°F

Average:

70.8°F

Maximum:

73.1°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 84.6°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 3.1°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 79.1°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 85.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 84.9°F, while the maximum might reach 85.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	80.4°F	79.3°F	80.2°F
May 7	81.4°F	79.5°F	80.4°F
May 8	82.2°F	80.5°F	80.6°F
May 9	81.9°F	79.6°F	80.4°F
May 10	83.8°F	80.5°F	80.8°F
May 11	83.3°F	80.0°F	80.3°F
May 12	83.6°F	81.6°F	80.7°F
May 13	83.8°F	82.5°F	80.8°F
May 14	83.8°F	81.7°F	80.8°F
May 15	84.9°F	82.9°F	81.3°F
May 16	84.7°F	81.2°F	81.1°F
May 17	83.9°F	81.7°F	81.1°F
May 18	83.9°F	83.5°F	81.1°F
May 19	84.3°F	84.2°F	81.2°F
May 20	84.6°F	83.6°F	81.5°F
May 21	84.9°F	84.6°F	81.8°F
May 22	85.0°F	84.1°F	81.9°F
May 23	85.2°F	85.0°F	82.1°F
May 24	85.2°F	84.7°F	82.1°F
May 25	85.2°F	84.4°F	82.1°F
May 26	85.2°F	84.3°F	82.1°F
May 27	85.1°F	83.0°F	82.0°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.

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral by month

In Cape Coral, the months April through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 250 swimming days.

The warmest water in Cape Coral was recorded on August 12, 2023, reaching a 89.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 18, 2023, dipping to 60.8°F. The average readings by season are 69.4°F in Winter, 77.2°F in Spring, 86.1°F in Summer, and 80.8°F in Autumn.