Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 30.1 °C (as of August 31, 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.

30.1 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 30.1° · ☀️ Air 28.9°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Gulf of Mexico — Photo: Kevin Stephenson from Florence, AL, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 587 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 29.1 °C on August 23, 2026 · highest value: 31.8 °C on August 19, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Perdido Pass, AL · 1.5 km away30.1 °C Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores · 13.1 km away30.1 °C Gulf of Mexico, 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL · 23.2 km away30.2 °C Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola, FL · 37.3 km away30.6 °C Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola · 37.3 km away30.6 °C

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Pilottown35.9 °C Port Mansfield35.9 °C Bulk Terminal35.7 °C Lake Charles Bulk Terminal, LA35.5 °C Baffin Bay, TX35.3 °C Baffin Bay35.0 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Gulf of Mexico right now?
The current water temperature is 30.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 30.1 °C (updated continuously).

How is the water quality at Gulf of Mexico?
The official classification is: excellent.

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