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Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, St. Pete Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 28.2 °C (as of October 16, 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.

28.2 °C
Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 28.2° · ☀️ Air 26.5° · high today 28.2°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Gulf of Mexico
Photo: Allyn Hane · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 764 data points since August 17, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 27.1 °C on October 9, 2026 · highest value: 32.6 °C on September 5, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 27.1 °C and 29.9 °C.

The current value is 0.1 °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 28.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 28.2 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Gulf of Mexico in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 28.3 °C.

When is the water warmest at Gulf of Mexico?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (31.6 °C).

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