Gulf of Mexico water temperature

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

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 30.6 °C (as of September 8, 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: September 8, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 30.6° · ☀️ Air 28.3° · high today 31.1°

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, San Luis Beach · 23.9 km away31.4 °C Gulf of Mexico, San Luis Pass, TX · 24.1 km away31.3 °C Gulf of Mexico, San Luis Pass · 24.3 km away31.4 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston · 34.1 km away32.4 °C Gulf of Mexico, Galveston RR Bridge, TX · 35.6 km away31.6 °C

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Pilottown35.9 °C Port Mansfield35.9 °C Bulk Terminal34.7 °C Lake Charles Bulk Terminal, LA34.7 °C Baffin Bay33.7 °C Port O'Connor33.7 °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).

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