Florida, United States
Atlantic Ocean26.12°N, 80.14°WStation UN-FLO-FOR

Fort Lauderdale Sea Water Temperature

Pristine palm-lined promenade beach with soothing Gulf Stream ocean waters. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Fort Lauderdale water temperature

29.6
85.3°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgAtlantic Ocean26.12°N, 80.14°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
88°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29.6°C
85.3°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.9°C
85.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
30°C
86°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.9°C
85.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29.6°C
85.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
29.3°C
84.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Fort Lauderdale.
Confidence: High

Fort Lauderdale Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Fort Lauderdale occurs inMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct — peaking at30.2°C (86.4°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
23
Jan
23
Feb
24
Mar
26
Apr
27
May
29
Jun
30
Jul
30
Aug
Current
30
Sep
28
Oct
26
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January21.3°C22.6°C24°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February21.6°C23°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March22.7°C24.1°C25.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.3°C25.6°C26.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26°C27.3°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June27.7°C28.9°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July28.8°C29.9°C30.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August29.1°C30.2°C31.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.5°C29.6°C30.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26.7°C28°C29.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November24.4°C25.7°C27°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December22.5°C23.8°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Fort Lauderdale

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Fort Lauderdale today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Fort Lauderdale this time of year is 29.6°C (85.3°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Fort Lauderdale?

The highest water temperatures in Fort Lauderdale typically occur duringMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Fort Lauderdale in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Fort Lauderdale average around29.6°C (85.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.5°C and a maximum of 30.7°C.

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