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 15.63°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.

60.1

°F

January 12, 17:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.6°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

10 h. 22 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 60.1°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 3.2°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.1°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 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 58.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Gulfport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	59.3°F	59.9°F	59.9°F
Jan 2	56.6°F	61.1°F	60.0°F
Jan 3	56.3°F	60.1°F	59.8°F
Jan 4	58.3°F	59.7°F	59.8°F
Jan 5	57.4°F	59.3°F	59.4°F
Jan 6	57.7°F	59.0°F	58.7°F
Jan 7	59.5°F	56.6°F	58.3°F
Jan 8	60.1°F	57.5°F	58.0°F
Jan 9	59.4°F	56.7°F	57.9°F
Jan 10	61.4°F	56.7°F	57.9°F
Jan 11	61.6°F	56.6°F	57.6°F
Jan 12	60.1°F	56.3°F	56.9°F
Jan 13	59.6°F	54.4°F	56.3°F
Jan 14	59.3°F	53.2°F	56.1°F
Jan 15	58.6°F	51.0°F	55.4°F
Jan 16	59.0°F	51.3°F	55.7°F
Jan 17	58.9°F	51.9°F	55.6°F
Jan 18	58.7°F	52.6°F	55.5°F
Jan 19	58.3°F	53.0°F	55.0°F
Dec 29	63.0°F	57.7°F	58.3°F
Dec 30	65.0°F	59.6°F	59.2°F
Dec 31	62.3°F	58.8°F	59.3°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 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 January 18, 2021, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 58.9°F in Winter, 71.8°F in Spring, 85.4°F in Summer, and 76.2°F in Autumn.