Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota / Lido Key · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 31.7 °C (as of September 1, 2026, source: Open-Meteo marine model).

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

31.7 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 31.7° · ☀️ Air 25.0° · high today 31.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 589 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 30.2 °C on July 22, 2026 · highest value: 32.6 °C on July 9, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Siesta Key · 8.2 km away31.7 °C Shakett Creek at CR 762 near Nokomis, Florida · 23.7 km away31.4 °C Donna Bay at Highway 41 at Nokomis, Florida · 24.7 km away32.4 °C Curry Creek at Highway 41 at Nokomis, Florida · 25.5 km away33.1 °C Gulf of Mexico, Venice FL · 27.9 km away31.7 °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 31.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 31.7 °C (updated continuously).

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

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