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 21.47°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

70.6

°F

October 22, 16:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

70.6°F

Tomorrow:

70.6°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

11 h. 15 min.

Gulfport in October

Minimum:

54.3°F

Average:

57.9°F

Maximum:

61.4°F

Sea water temperature in Gulfport today

As of now, in Gulfport, the water temperature is 70.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 3.5°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 77.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 68.2°F on 2022.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 70.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 69.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 70.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Gulfport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	81.4°F	83.0°F	80.1°F
Oct 9	80.2°F	82.4°F	79.6°F
Oct 10	78.4°F	82.6°F	78.8°F
Oct 11	75.5°F	82.5°F	78.3°F
Oct 12	76.3°F	82.0°F	78.1°F
Oct 13	76.8°F	81.7°F	77.9°F
Oct 14	77.4°F	80.3°F	77.6°F
Oct 15	77.6°F	77.9°F	77.3°F
Oct 16	78.2°F	77.3°F	77.3°F
Oct 17	78.7°F	76.6°F	76.8°F
Oct 18	75.3°F	77.0°F	75.7°F
Oct 19	72.7°F	78.7°F	75.2°F
Oct 20	71.9°F	79.2°F	74.5°F
Oct 21	70.6°F	77.5°F	74.1°F
Oct 22	70.6°F	76.2°F	74.1°F
Oct 23	70.6°F	75.6°F	74.1°F
Oct 24	70.4°F	75.2°F	73.9°F
Oct 25	70.1°F	74.4°F	73.6°F
Oct 26	70.1°F	74.2°F	73.6°F
Oct 27	69.9°F	73.2°F	73.4°F
Oct 28	69.6°F	73.1°F	73.1°F
Oct 29	69.4°F	72.8°F	72.9°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 183 swimming days.

The warmest water in Gulfport was recorded on August 5, 2023, reaching a 89.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2026, dipping to 49.1°F. The average readings by season are 58.8°F in Winter, 71.9°F in Spring, 85.4°F in Summer, and 76.3°F in Autumn.