Cape Charles water temp
This data the coastal Cape Charles ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in Cape Charles
Water temperature in Cape Charles today is 70.2°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Cape Charles was recorded in 2018 and was 77.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2022 at 67.1°F. Sea water temperature in Cape Charles is expected to drop to 68.7°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Cape Charles is 67.8°F, the minimum temperature is 57.6°F, and the maximum is 78.1°F.
The swimming season in Cape Charles lasts from June to October. During those months, Cape Charles water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Cape Charles in winter reaches 44.8°F, in spring 55°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 77.5°F, and in autumn it is 67.1°F.
Cape Charles water temperature now
| October 5, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 70.2°F |
| October 4, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 69.4°F |
The ocean salinity in Cape Charles is 5.79‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Cape Charles for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Cape Charles. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Cape Charles. Data in table shown for October 6, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 4" | 1' 4" | 1' 3" | 1' 3" |
| 0.41 m | 0.4 m | 0.39 m | 0.38 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 3" | 1' 2" | 1' 2" | 1' 2" |
| 0.37 m | 0.36 m | 0.35 m | 0.35 m |
Surf report in Cape Charles
Cape Charles weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Cape Charles temperature today (October 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Cape Charles.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 61°F | 59.7°F | 59.2°F | 65.3°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | | |
| 69.6°F | 70.3°F | 68°F | 64.9°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Cape Charles: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Cape Charles water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Cape Charles. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Cape Charles on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.3°F | 34.7°F | 54.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in January | ||||
| February | 42.1°F | 32.7°F | 50.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in February | ||||
| March | 46.2°F | 33.3°F | 58.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in March | ||||
| April | 54.5°F | 44.6°F | 65.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in April | ||||
| May | 64.6°F | 55°F | 76.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in May | ||||
| June | 74.1°F | 65.5°F | 84.2°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in June | ||||
| July | 79.5°F | 74.1°F | 86.7°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in July | ||||
| August | 79°F | 73.4°F | 84.9°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in August | ||||
| September | 75.9°F | 65.5°F | 83.8°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in September | ||||
| October | 67.8°F | 57.6°F | 78.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in October | ||||
| November | 57.4°F | 48°F | 66.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in November | ||||
| December | 48.7°F | 38.8°F | 56.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Charles in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Cape Charles
