Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, TGLO TABS Buoy B · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 29.2 °C (as of October 5, 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.

29.2 °C

Measured: October 5, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 29.2° · ☀️ Air 24.6°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, San Luis Beach · 23.9 km away23.9 °C Gulf of Mexico, San Luis Pass, TX · 24.1 km away24.0 °C Gulf of Mexico, San Luis Pass · 24.3 km away23.9 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston · 34.1 km away24.5 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston RR Bridge, TX · 35.6 km away23.8 °C

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Pilottown35.9 °C Port Mansfield35.9 °C Carrollton31.3 °C Carrollton, LA31.3 °C Baffin Bay, TX29.6 °C Baffin Bay29.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Gulf of Mexico right now?
The current water temperature is 29.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 29.2 °C (updated continuously).

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