Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Aransas Wildlife Refuge, TX · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 29.4 °C (as of September 24, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

29.4 °C

Measured: September 24, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 29.4° · ☀️ Air 29.4° · high today 30.8°

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Aransas Wildlife Refuge · 0.2 km away29.3 °C Mission Aransas, Mesquite Bay · 10.4 km away29.7 °C Gulf of Mexico, Seadrift · 21.6 km away29.3 °C Gulf of Mexico, Seadrift, TX · 21.6 km away29.4 °C Gulf of Mexico, Copano Bay · 25.2 km away30.1 °C

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Pilottown35.9 °C Port Mansfield35.9 °C Bulk Terminal34.8 °C Lake Charles Bulk Terminal, LA34.8 °C Texas Point, Sabine Pass, TX33.2 °C Texas Point, Sabine Pass33.1 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Gulf of Mexico right now?
The current water temperature is 29.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 29.4 °C (updated continuously).

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