This data the coastal Matagorda ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Matagorda today is 83.8°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Gulf of Mexico near Matagorda was recorded in 2019 and was 84.2°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2020 at 78.4°F. Sea water temperature in Matagorda is expected to drop to 79.5°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Matagorda is 79.3°F, the minimum temperature is 72.1°F, and the maximum is 86°F.
The swimming season in Matagorda lasts from March to November. During those months, Matagorda water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Matagorda in winter reaches 63°F, in spring 71.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 84.7°F, and in autumn it is 78.4°F.
October 7, 2025 |
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today temp |
83.8°F |
October 6, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
84.4°F |
The ocean salinity in Matagorda is 27.88‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Matagorda. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Matagorda. Data in table shown for October 8, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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1' 2" | 1' 2" | 1' 2" | 1' 1" |
0.35 m | 0.36 m | 0.36 m | 0.33 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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1' 0" | 0' 11" | 0' 11" | 1' 2" |
0.3 m | 0.28 m | 0.29 m | 0.35 m |
Data in a table show Matagorda temperature today (October 8, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Matagorda.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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78.8°F | 77.5°F | 75.4°F | 80.1°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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88.3°F | 86.4°F | 82.2°F | 80.4°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Matagorda: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Matagorda. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Matagorda on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 61.9°F | 53.1°F | 70.2°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in January | ||||
February | 61.5°F | 53.6°F | 67.8°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in February | ||||
March | 65.1°F | 56.3°F | 73.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in March | ||||
April | 71.2°F | 64.4°F | 77.7°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in April | ||||
May | 77.9°F | 70°F | 83.7°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in May | ||||
June | 83.7°F | 79.2°F | 87.6°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in June | ||||
July | 84.9°F | 81.1°F | 86.9°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in July | ||||
August | 85.8°F | 82.6°F | 89.6°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in August | ||||
September | 84.6°F | 79°F | 88.2°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in September | ||||
October | 79.3°F | 72.1°F | 86°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in October | ||||
November | 71.6°F | 62.1°F | 79.2°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in November | ||||
December | 65.5°F | 56.8°F | 71.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Matagorda in December |