Rockport Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Rockport Beach, Texas · times in CDT
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 87° / 81° | 7 | 5% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 85° / 80° | 7 | 17% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 83° / 81° | 6 | 6% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 84° / 76° | 7 | 35% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 78° / 67° | 6 | 11% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 78° / 73° | 6 | 6% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 81° / 75° | 6 | 17% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Rockport Beach warm enough to swim?
At 84°F, the water at Rockport Beach is warm — great for swimming. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 3° above the October average of 81°F here.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 88°F in August and dropping to about 59°F in January.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Rockport Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 84°F. That is 3° above the October average of 81°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Rockport Beach?
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 88°F in August and dropping to about 59°F in January.
What is the warmest the water gets at Rockport Beach?
Around 88°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is January at roughly 59°F.