Cape Elizabeth water temp
This data the coastal Cape Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth
Water temperature in Cape Elizabeth today is 63.7°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Elizabeth was recorded in 2018 and was 68°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2017 at 59°F. Sea water temperature in Cape Elizabeth is expected to drop to 61.2°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Cape Elizabeth is 61.2°F, the minimum temperature is 57°F, and the maximum is 68°F.
Throughout the year, the water temperature in Cape Elizabeth does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in winter reaches 42.3°F, in spring 43.3°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 61.5°F, and in autumn it is 55.6°F.
Cape Elizabeth water temperature now
| September 5, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 63.7°F |
| September 4, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 64°F |
The ocean salinity in Cape Elizabeth is 30.49‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Cape Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth. Data in table shown for September 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3' 8" | 3' 8" | 3' 6" | 3' 8" |
| 1.13 m | 1.12 m | 1.07 m | 1.12 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3' 7" | 3' 7" | 4' 1" | 5' 3" |
| 1.09 m | 1.09 m | 1.25 m | 1.59 m |
Surf report in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Cape Elizabeth temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Cape Elizabeth.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | | |
| 63.7°F | 62.8°F | 63.5°F | 64.9°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | | |
| 67.6°F | 68.2°F | 67.6°F | 66.4°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Cape Elizabeth: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Cape Elizabeth water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Cape Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth 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 | 42.1°F | 37.4°F | 48.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in January | ||||
| February | 39.4°F | 35.2°F | 43.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in February | ||||
| March | 39°F | 35.6°F | 45.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in March | ||||
| April | 42.1°F | 37.2°F | 49.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in April | ||||
| May | 48.9°F | 42.4°F | 60.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in May | ||||
| June | 56.7°F | 49.1°F | 65.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in June | ||||
| July | 63°F | 54.1°F | 70.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in July | ||||
| August | 64.8°F | 59.2°F | 70.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in August | ||||
| September | 61.2°F | 57°F | 68°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in September | ||||
| October | 55.8°F | 50.2°F | 61.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in October | ||||
| November | 50°F | 44.8°F | 55.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in November | ||||
| December | 45.5°F | 40.6°F | 51.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Cape Elizabeth in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Cape Elizabeth
