What is the current water temperature in Gulfport?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Gulfport?

As of now, in Gulfport, the water temperature is 11.22°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Gulfport

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gulfport. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

52.2

°F

January 21, 18:27

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.1°F

Tomorrow:

52.3°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

17:23

Day Length:

10 h. 30 min.

Gulfport in January

Minimum:

54.0°F

Average:

59.9°F

Maximum:

68.7°F

Sea water temperature in Gulfport today

As of now, in Gulfport, the water temperature is 52.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 3.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 50.0°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Gulfport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	56.6°F	54.7°F	58.1°F
Jan 8	57.5°F	54.7°F	57.7°F
Jan 9	56.7°F	54.6°F	57.6°F
Jan 10	56.7°F	54.3°F	57.5°F
Jan 11	56.6°F	54.1°F	56.9°F
Jan 12	56.3°F	54.1°F	56.7°F
Jan 13	54.4°F	54.4°F	56.3°F
Jan 14	53.2°F	54.3°F	56.1°F
Jan 15	51.0°F	54.3°F	55.5°F
Jan 16	51.3°F	54.2°F	55.8°F
Jan 17	51.9°F	53.4°F	55.7°F
Jan 18	52.6°F	53.3°F	55.4°F
Jan 19	53.0°F	52.8°F	55.1°F
Jan 20	52.1°F	50.3°F	55.4°F
Jan 21	52.2°F	50.0°F	55.9°F
Jan 22	52.3°F	50.7°F	56.0°F
Jan 23	52.6°F	51.2°F	56.4°F
Jan 24	52.6°F	51.8°F	56.3°F
Jan 25	52.6°F	52.3°F	56.3°F
Jan 26	52.5°F	52.9°F	56.2°F
Jan 27	52.5°F	53.3°F	56.2°F
Jan 28	52.6°F	52.9°F	56.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Gulfport by month

In Gulfport, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 180 swimming days.

The warmest water in Gulfport was recorded on August 5, 2023, reaching a 89.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 18, 2021, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 59.0°F in Winter, 71.7°F in Spring, 85.2°F in Summer, and 76.1°F in Autumn.