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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.
Sea temperature in Gulfport now

78.1

°F

May 20, 02:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.5°F

Tomorrow:

78.2°F

Sunrise:

05:59

Sunset:

19:47

Day Length:

13 h. 48 min.

Gulfport in May

Minimum:

53.2°F

Average:

59.5°F

Maximum:

64.1°F

Sea water temperature in Gulfport today

As of now, in Gulfport, the water temperature is 78.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 75.8°F on 2021.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 78.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 78.2°F, while the maximum might reach 79.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Gulfport

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 78.3°F 74.3°F 75.9°F
May 7 79.6°F 74.3°F 75.8°F
May 8 79.0°F 75.0°F 75.7°F
May 9 79.7°F 75.3°F 76.3°F
May 10 80.5°F 76.0°F 76.8°F
May 11 80.6°F 77.2°F 76.9°F
May 12 81.0°F 77.7°F 77.3°F
May 13 81.5°F 79.1°F 77.8°F
May 14 81.6°F 78.8°F 77.9°F
May 15 77.3°F 79.1°F 77.9°F
May 16 78.0°F 81.1°F 78.1°F
May 17 77.7°F 80.9°F 78.3°F
May 18 78.1°F 80.6°F 78.7°F
May 19 78.5°F 80.4°F 78.8°F
May 20 78.1°F 82.1°F 79.3°F
May 21 78.2°F 82.0°F 79.4°F
May 22 78.3°F 80.3°F 79.4°F
May 23 78.5°F 80.4°F 79.7°F
May 24 79.0°F 81.9°F 80.1°F
May 25 79.2°F 81.3°F 80.3°F
May 26 79.5°F 80.3°F 80.6°F
May 27 79.6°F 80.1°F 80.7°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 182 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, 71.4°F in Spring, 85.0°F in Summer, and 75.9°F in Autumn.