Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Shell Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 31.0 °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.

31.0 °C

Measured: September 2, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 31.0° · ☀️ Air 28.3° · high today 30.4°

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Alabama Point Beach · 0.8 km away31.0 °C Gulf of Mexico, Perdido Pass, AL · 1.4 km away31.0 °C Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach · 2.5 km away31.0 °C Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores · 15.7 km away31.0 °C Gulf of Mexico, 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL · 23.9 km away30.5 °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 31.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 31.0 °C (updated continuously).

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

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