INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Exuma Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:59 (America/Nassau)
Bahamas · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:59 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.2°C
84.6°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:59 (America/Nassau). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.8°C above
The typical November average is 27.4°C (81.3°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.5°C
Seven-day average: 29.1°C, versus 29.6°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Exuma, typical monthly averages range from about 24.9°C (76.8°F) in February to 30.5°C (86.9°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Exuma has been 29.6°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Exuma, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6–25.7°C | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
| February | 24.4–25.3°C | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| March | 25.5–25.8°C | 25.6°C / 78.1°F |
| April | 25.6–26.8°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| May | 27.6–28.2°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| June | 28.6–29.4°C | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| July | 29.4–30.5°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| August | 30.3–30.6°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| September | 30.4–30.7°C | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| October | 29.0–29.8°C | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| November | 27.0–27.7°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| December | 25.7–26.5°C | 26.2°C / 79.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (23.63, -75.96). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Exuma in January
Typical January water temperature near Exuma is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.6–25.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 26.2°C · February 24.9°C.
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Exuma in February
Typical February water temperature near Exuma is 24.9°C (76.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.4–25.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: January 25.2°C · March 25.6°C.
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Exuma in March
Typical March water temperature near Exuma is 25.6°C (78.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.5–25.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: February 24.9°C · April 26.1°C.
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Exuma in April
Typical April water temperature near Exuma is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.6–26.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: March 25.6°C · May 27.9°C.
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Exuma in May
Typical May water temperature near Exuma is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–28.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: April 26.1°C · June 29.1°C.
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Exuma in June
Typical June water temperature near Exuma is 29.1°C (84.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 27.9°C · July 30.1°C.
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Exuma in July
Typical July water temperature near Exuma is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 29.1°C · August 30.4°C.
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Exuma in August
Typical August water temperature near Exuma is 30.4°C (86.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.3–30.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 30.1°C · September 30.5°C.
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Exuma in September
Typical September water temperature near Exuma is 30.5°C (86.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.4–30.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 30.4°C · October 29.4°C.
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Exuma in October
Typical October water temperature near Exuma is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 30.5°C · November 27.4°C.
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Exuma in November
Typical November water temperature near Exuma is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.0–27.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: October 29.4°C · December 26.2°C.
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Exuma in December
Typical December water temperature near Exuma is 26.2°C (79.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.7–26.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: November 27.4°C · January 25.2°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.8°C / 85.7°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
| July | 29.5°C / 85.1°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 31.3°C / 88.3°F |
| August | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 30.6°C / 87.2°F | 31.4°C / 88.5°F |
| September | 30.0°C / 86.0°F | 30.6°C / 87.2°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
| October | 29.2°C / 84.6°F | 29.8°C / 85.7°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| November | 28.9°C / 84.0°F | 29.1°C / 84.3°F | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3837 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Exuma
Island chain known for swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto and bright sandbanks.
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Exuma Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Exuma today?
The current sea surface temperature near Exuma is 29.2°C (84.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Exuma?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 30.5°C (86.9°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Exuma?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 24.9°C (76.8°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Exuma today?
At 29.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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