The most detailed information about the water temperature in Tampa Bay in Gulf of Mexico (Florida, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Tampa Bay for a week.
Water temperature in Tampa Bay right now
data updated 35 minutes ago76°F
yesterday: 76°F
a week ago: 84°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Tampa Bay is 76.8°F. It is the most comfortable swimming water in any body of water, especially on a hot day. This temperature range is recognized as the most optimal for prolonged bathing. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 77°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 84°F. Water temperature range in Tampa Bay in October is from 73 to 87 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Tampa Bay will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 73°F.
Table of water temperature values in Tampa Bay
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Oct 8 | 29.1°C | 28.5°C | |
| Oct 9 | 28.8°C | 28.5°C | |
| Oct 10 | 26.9°C | 28.0°C | |
| Oct 11 | 27.7°C | 28.5°C | |
| Oct 12 | 26.9°C | 27.8°C | |
| Oct 13 | 25.0°C | 27.0°C | |
| Oct 14 | 24.9°C | 27.5°C | |
| Oct 15 | 24.9°C | 27.5°C | |
| Oct 16 | 27.8°C | 25.2°C | |
| Oct 17 | 27.5°C | 24.9°C | |
| Oct 18 | 27.0°C | 24.4°C | |
| Oct 19 | 27.0°C | 24.4°C | |
| Oct 20 | 26.3°C | 23.8°C | |
| Oct 21 | 26.5°C | 24.0°C | |
| Oct 22 | 26.0°C | 23.5°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Tampa Bay
Water temperature in Tampa Bay by month
Tampa Bay located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 27 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in February, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Tampa Bay there are 285 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Tampa Bay is 76°F, by the seasons: in winter 65°F, in spring 75°F, in summer 85°F, in autumn 79°F. Minimum water temperature (59°F) in Tampa Bay it happens in January, maximum (88°F) in June.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Tampa Bay changes in each specific month:
Tampa Bay: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Saint Petersburg | 78°C | 6km |
| Ruskin | 79°C | 11km |
| Gulfport | 78°C | 13km |
| Gandy | 79°C | 14km |
| South Pasadena | 79°C | 15km |
| Tierra Verde | 78°C | 15km |
| Apollo Beach | 78°C | 15km |
| Saint Pete Beach | 78°C | 16km |
| Treasure Island | 79°C | 18km |
| Feather Sound | 78°C | 19km |
| Madeira Beach | 77°C | 22km |
| Gibsonton | 77°C | 23km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Lantana, its value is 84°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 38°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 66°F.
Water temperature data in Tampa Bay and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 12 kilometers. This is Mac Dill Air Force Base (MCF) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Tampa Bay: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Tampa Bay
10km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 0%
6km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 0%
8km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 0%
6km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 0%
14km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 0%
9km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 1%
16km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 58%
23km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 78%
25km/hhumidity: 49%, clouds: 29%
24km/hhumidity: 49%, clouds: 16%
28km/hhumidity: 47%, clouds: 72%
29km/hhumidity: 48%, clouds: 79%
35km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 40%
34km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 70%
33km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 100%
30km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 63%
31km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 52%
26km/hhumidity: 54%, clouds: 76%
21km/hhumidity: 52%, clouds: 100%
39km/hhumidity: 54%, clouds: 100%
36km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 100%
33km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 87%
32km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 80%
33km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 87%
32km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 0%
25km/hhumidity: 51%, clouds: 0%
27km/hhumidity: 53%, clouds: 0%
36km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 5%
32km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 2%
30km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 12%
28km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 22%
29km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 61%
36km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 63%
37km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 74%
33km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 100%
35km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 100%
33km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 34%
