Buccoo Reef Sea Temperature

Updated Mon 05:52 (America/Port_of_Spain)

Trinidad and Tobago · Forecast updated Aug 10, 2026, 05:52 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

28.9°C

84.0°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 28.8°C (83.9°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 28.8°C, versus 28.6°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.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Buccoo Reef, monthly averages range from about 27.9°C (82.2°F) in June to 28.8°C (83.9°F) in August.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Buccoo Reef has been 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 27.5°C / 81.5°F 27.9°C / 82.2°F 28.4°C / 83.1°F
July 28.0°C / 82.4°F 28.3°C / 82.9°F 28.8°C / 83.8°F
August 28.5°C / 83.3°F 28.8°C / 83.9°F 29.6°C / 85.3°F

Profile calculated from 1694 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Buccoo Reef

Protected reef and the Nylon Pool's clear shallow lagoon.

Area
Tobago

Buccoo Reef Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Buccoo Reef today?

The current sea surface temperature in Buccoo Reef is 28.9°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.5°C.

When is the water warmest in Buccoo Reef?

The warmest monthly average in the Buccoo Reef archive is August, at around 28.8°C (83.9°F).

When is the water coldest in Buccoo Reef?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Can you swim in Buccoo Reef today?

At 28.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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