Texas, United States
Gulf of Mexico29.20°N, 94.94°WStation UN-TEX-PIR

Pirates' Beach Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Gulf of Mexico, warmest around August at about 30.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Pirates' Beach water temperature

29.2
84.6°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Mexico29.20°N, 94.94°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
87.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.6°C
85.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.9°C
84°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.8°C
83.8°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Pirates' Beach.
Confidence: High

Pirates' Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Pirates' Beach occurs inMay, June, July, August, September, October — peaking at30.1°C (86.2°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
15
Jan
15
Feb
18
Mar
22
Apr
25
May
29
Jun
30
Jul
30
Aug
Current
29
Sep
26
Oct
21
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12°C15.1°C19.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.1°C14.9°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.1°C18.2°C22.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April18.7°C21.7°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May22.4°C25.3°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June26.3°C28.6°C30.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July28.2°C29.6°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August28.7°C30.1°C31.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.2°C29.2°C31.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October22.7°C25.8°C29.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November17.2°C21.4°C26.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December14.4°C17.3°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Pirates' Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Pirates' Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Pirates' Beach this time of year is 29.2°C (84.6°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Pirates' Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Pirates' Beach typically occur duringMay, June, July, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Pirates' Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Pirates' Beach average around29.2°C (84.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.2°C and a maximum of 31.4°C.

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