Gulf of Mexico water temperature

Gulf of Mexico, Port Mansfield · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Gulf of Mexico is 35.9 °C (as of August 17, 2026, source: NOAA CO-OPS).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

35.9 °C

Measured: August 17, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 35.9° · ☀️ Air 26.9° · high today 33.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 571 data points since July 22, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 29.2 °C on July 24, 2026 · highest value: 36.0 °C on August 14, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gulf of Mexico, Rincon del San Jose, TX · 27.4 km away31.3 °C Gulf of Mexico, Rincon Del San Jose · 27.4 km away31.1 °C Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island · 56.8 km away29.3 °C Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel · 59.0 km away31.3 °C Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel, TX · 59.1 km away31.5 °C

More measuring points: Gulf of Mexico

Pilottown35.9 °C Lake Charles Bulk Terminal, LA34.8 °C Bulk Terminal34.7 °C Baffin Bay, TX33.0 °C Baffin Bay32.7 °C Freshwater Canal Locks, LA32.7 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Gulf of Mexico right now?
The current water temperature is 35.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Gulf of Mexico?
Currently 35.9 °C (updated continuously).

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