Gulf of Mexico water temperature today
Water temperature all along the Gulf of Mexico coast warms above 68°F and it is enough for a comfortable bathing. The warmest Gulf of Mexico water temperature today is 84.4°F (in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico), and the coldest Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperature now is 71.4°F (in Santa Rosa Island, FL, United States).
Gulf of Mexico coastal surface water temperature
The table below shows some of the cities on the Gulf of Mexico coast with the values of sea surface temperature today and yesterday. Also indicated are the maximum and minimum water temperatures that were recorded this month for the last ten years. To see the details, select the country and then the city of your interest. Besides water temperature, you can also get information about the weather for today, tomorrow and the upcoming days, surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset at a given point on any given day.
Gulf of Mexico water temperature map today
The map shows water temperature in the coastal cities of the Gulf of Mexico in real time
Countries bordering the Gulf of Mexico
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United StatesThe Gulf of Mexico is located in the subtropical and tropical climatic zones, therefore, its coast is dominated by hot and sunny weather with high humidity and periodic tropical showers. In the Gulf of Mexico, the warm current of the Gulf Stream originates, which even in winter does not allow the water temperature to fall below 59°F degrees. The water temperature on the entire coast of the Gulf of Mexico in summer is approximately the same and reaches 86°F degrees. In the southern part the water is about 77°F degrees in winter, and on the northern coast, 59°F-60.8°F degrees. Most beaches in the Gulf of Mexico are shallow and sandy, warm and swimmable throughout the year. Below are the best beaches along the Gulf of Mexico with current water temperature, weather conditions and coast surf forecast
| Water | Weather | Wave | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida Gulf Coast | ||||
| Siesta Key | 76.1°F | 77°F |  | 0' 10" |
| Sanibel | 77°F | 77°F | | 0' 11" |
Alabama Gulf Coast | ||||
| Gulf Shores | 73.4°F | 77°F | | 3' 10" |
| Orange Beach | 73.8°F | 78.8°F | | 3' 0" |
Texas Gulf Coast | ||||
| Rockport | 76.3°F | 82.4°F |  | 1' 10" |
| Port Aransas | 76.3°F | 78.8°F |  | 3' 7" |
Mississippi Gulf Coast | ||||
| Gulfport | 74.5°F | 82.4°F | | 1' 3" |
| Biloxi | 73.9°F | 82.4°F | | 1' 7" |
Gulf of Mexico wave forecast
Today, the highest waves in the Gulf of Mexico are expected in Boca Chica Beach and will reach 7' 5" (2.27 m). The calmest sea will be in Mandeville and the average wave height for today will be 0' 3" (0.07 m). To view a 10-day forecast of sea or ocean conditions, select the city you are interested in.
Water temps of the Gulf of Mexico coast monthly
Choosing the best month for swimming in the Gulf of Mexico? Here you can see the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico. Click on the name of the month to see historical data and history graph for any day over the past 15 years
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.4°F | 50.4°F | 82.4°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in January | ||||
| February | 66.4°F | 51.1°F | 81.7°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in February | ||||
| March | 68.9°F | 55.9°F | 81.9°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in March | ||||
| April | 73.8°F | 63.5°F | 84.2°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in April | ||||
| May | 77.9°F | 69.8°F | 85.8°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in May | ||||
| June | 82.8°F | 76.3°F | 89.2°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in June | ||||
| July | 84.7°F | 79.9°F | 89.8°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in July | ||||
| August | 86°F | 80.8°F | 91.2°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in August | ||||
| September | 83.5°F | 77.9°F | 89.1°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in September | ||||
| October | 79.3°F | 71.2°F | 87.6°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in October | ||||
| November | 73.6°F | 61.7°F | 85.6°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in November | ||||
| December | 68.7°F | 53.8°F | 83.8°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Gulf of Mexico in December | ||||
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