The most detailed information about the water temperature in Fort Lauderdale in Atlantic Ocean (Florida, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Fort Lauderdale for a week.
Water temperature in Fort Lauderdale right now
data updated 16 minutes ago78°F
yesterday: 78°F
a week ago: 78°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Fort Lauderdale is 78.8°F. It is very warm and comfortable water for long swimming in any body of water. It is believed that these are the ideal conditions under which one can be without the slightest discomfort. But it is worth remembering that at such a water temperature, various disease-causing organisms multiply very quickly. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 78°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly higher than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 80°F. Water temperature range in Fort Lauderdale In December is from 71 to 82 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Fort Lauderdale will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 78°F.
Table of water temperature values in Fort Lauderdale
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Dec 1 | 27.5°C | 25.5°C | |
| Dec 2 | 26.4°C | 26.0°C | |
| Dec 3 | 25.6°C | 26.0°C | |
| Dec 4 | 25.7°C | 25.3°C | |
| Dec 5 | 26.6°C | 25.0°C | |
| Dec 6 | 26.4°C | 25.0°C | |
| Dec 7 | 25.6°C | 25.8°C | |
| Dec 8 | 26.0°C | 24.8°C | |
| Dec 9 | 25.3°C | 26.5°C | |
| Dec 10 | 25.0°C | 26.2°C | |
| Dec 11 | 25.0°C | 26.2°C | |
| Dec 12 | 25.0°C | 26.2°C | |
| Dec 13 | 24.8°C | 26.0°C | |
| Dec 14 | 24.0°C | 25.2°C | |
| Dec 15 | 25.8°C | 27.0°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Fort Lauderdale
Water temperature in Fort Lauderdale by month
Fort Lauderdale located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 26 degrees. The swimming season in this location lasts all year round. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Fort Lauderdale is 79°F, by the seasons: in winter 73°F, in spring 77°F, in summer 84°F, in autumn 81°F. Minimum water temperature (70°F) in Fort Lauderdale it happens in January, maximum (87°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Fort Lauderdale changes in each specific month:
Fort Lauderdale: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 78°C  | 8km |
| Hollywood | 76°C | 10km |
| Terra Mar | 79°C | 11km |
| Pompano Beach | 80°C | 13km |
| Golden Beach | 76°C | 17km |
| Lighthouse Point | 78°C | 18km |
| Sunny Isles | 77°C | 20km |
| Deerfield Beach | 79°C | 22km |
| Haulover Park | 76°C | 23km |
| Bal Harbour | 77°C | 25km |
| Boca Raton | 79°C | 26km |
| Surfside | 76°C | 26km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Lantana, its value is 80°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 56°F.
Water temperature data in Fort Lauderdale and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 6 kilometers. This is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Fort Lauderdale: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Fort Lauderdale
19km/hhumidity: 56%, clouds: 10%
18km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 17%
14km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 18%
13km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 25%
13km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 78%
11km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 88%
12km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 58%
14km/hhumidity: 53%, clouds: 33%
17km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 8%
15km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 29%
15km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 47%
10km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 26%
8km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 0%
10km/hhumidity: 50%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 51%, clouds: 0%
15km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 0%
13km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 4%
10km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 72%
12km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 70%
12km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 57%
14km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 59%
14km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 10%
10km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 10%
5km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 9%
3km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 22%
5km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 11%
