Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Carrollton, LA · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 31.3 °C (as of September 12, 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.

31.3 °C

Measured: September 12, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 31.3° · ☀️ Air 29.3°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Gulf of Mexico — Photo: =XEON= · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 160 data points since August 21, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 30.5 °C on September 5, 2026 · highest value: 32.4 °C on August 21, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Carrollton · 0.0 km away31.3 °C Gulf of Mexico, New Canal Station, LA · 10.7 km away27.1 °C Gulf of Mexico, New Canal Station · 10.7 km away27.2 °C L. Cataouatche, Whiskey Canal S of Waggaman, Louisiana · 10.9 km away27.6 °C Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion, Boutte, Louisiana · 17.7 km away25.4 °C

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Pilottown35.9 °C Port Mansfield35.9 °C Baffin Bay33.0 °C Baffin Bay, TX32.7 °C Port O'Connor32.1 °C Port O'Connor, Matagorda Bay, TX32.1 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Gulf of Mexico right now?
The current water temperature is 31.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 31.3 °C (updated continuously).

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