Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, St. George Island · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 30.6 °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.

30.6 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 30.6° · ☀️ Air 28.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Gulf of Mexico — Photo: Balon Greyjoy · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

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

Lowest recorded value: 28.8 °C on July 22, 2026 · highest value: 32.0 °C on August 15, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Apalachicola, FL · 14.2 km away30.6 °C Gulf of Mexico, Apalachicola · 14.3 km away30.6 °C Apalachicola River near Sumatra, Florida · 36.6 km away29.4 °C Iww East of Gulf Co Canal near Port St Joe, Florida · 45.3 km away29.5 °C Iww West of Gulf Co Canal near Port St Joe, Florida · 46.5 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 30.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 30.6 °C (updated continuously).

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

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