Texas, United States
Gulf of Mexico29.16°N, 95.01°WStation UN-TEX-WES

West 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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West 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 Mexico29.16°N, 95.01°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
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

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 West Beach.
Confidence: High

West Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in West 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
January11.6°C15°C18.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February10.1°C14.7°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.3°C18.2°C23.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April18.6°C21.8°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May22.5°C25.4°C27.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June26.4°C28.6°C30.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July28.1°C29.6°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August28.7°C30.1°C31.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.4°C29.2°C31.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October22.7°C25.8°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November17.3°C21.3°C26.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December13.3°C17.2°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for West Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in West Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in West 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 West Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in West Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in West Beach average around29.2°C (84.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.4°C and a maximum of 31.5°C.

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