Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Porretto Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 31.4 °C (as of September 2, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC · Proxy).

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

31.4 °C

Measured: September 2, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 31.4° · ☀️ Air 28.5° · high today 30.3°

Water quality

Official EPA rating: good

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Pier 21, TX · 2.0 km away31.4 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Pier 21 · 2.1 km away31.4 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston · 4.1 km away31.4 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Bay Entrance (North Jetty), TX · 7.9 km away30.5 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty · 7.9 km away30.6 °C

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Pilottown35.9 °C Port Mansfield35.9 °C Baffin Bay35.3 °C Baffin Bay, TX35.1 °C Lake Charles Bulk Terminal, LA33.6 °C Bulk Terminal33.5 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Gulf of Mexico right now?
The current water temperature is 31.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 31.4 °C (updated continuously).

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

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