Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 30.7 °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.

30.7 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 30.7° · ☀️ Air 28.0° · high today 31.9°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Gulf of Mexico — Photo: TimothyJ from Atlanta, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 592 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 29.1 °C on July 22, 2026 · highest value: 31.5 °C on July 10, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach · 8.2 km away30.7 °C Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach, FL · 8.2 km away30.7 °C Gulf of Mexico, Panama City · 13.9 km away30.9 °C Gulf of Mexico, Panama City, FL · 13.9 km away30.9 °C Iww West of Gulf Co Canal near Port St Joe, Florida · 61.9 km away29.2 °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 30.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 30.7 °C (updated continuously).

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

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