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Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Siesta Key · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 28.8 °C (as of October 16, 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.

28.8 °C
Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 28.8° · ☀️ Air 24.3° · high today 29.4°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Gulf of Mexico
Photo: JOHN SIMPSON · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 798 data points since August 17, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 28.6 °C on October 13, 2026 · highest value: 32.2 °C on August 24, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 28.6 °C and 29.7 °C.

The current value is 0.3 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Gulf of Mexico right now?
The current water temperature is 28.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 28.8 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Gulf of Mexico in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 29.1 °C.

When is the water warmest at Gulf of Mexico?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (31.8 °C).

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