Dry Tortugas Sea Temperature
Updated Tue 00:14 (America/New_York)
USA · Forecast updated Aug 11, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
31.3°C
88.3°F
Very warm water
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The August average in our archive is 31.4°C (88.5°F).
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 31.4°C, versus 31.4°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 Dry Tortugas, monthly averages range from about 29.7°C (85.4°F) in June to 31.4°C (88.5°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Dry Tortugas has been 31.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperature Averages
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.7°C / 85.4°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| July | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 30.8°C / 87.5°F | 31.9°C / 89.4°F |
| August | 31.0°C / 87.8°F | 31.4°C / 88.5°F | 32.0°C / 89.6°F |
Profile calculated from 1713 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Dry Tortugas
Remote Gulf islands with coral, seagrass and historic Fort Jefferson's moat wall.
- Area
- Florida
Dry Tortugas Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the sea temperature in Dry Tortugas today?
The current sea surface temperature in Dry Tortugas is 31.3°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 31.0°C.
When is the water warmest in Dry Tortugas?
The warmest monthly average in the Dry Tortugas archive is August, at around 31.4°C (88.5°F).
When is the water coldest in Dry Tortugas?
The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 29.7°C (85.4°F).
Can you swim in Dry Tortugas today?
At 31.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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