Sea Surface Temperature API
Know the water
before you head out.
Pxie's sea surface temperature API gives daily water temperature for any point in the world's oceans, and whether it's warmer or colder than normal.
Ocean data is included from the Builder plan.
Coverage: Global ocean, about 25 km detail, updated daily.
Daily ocean data in one call.
Sea surface temperature
Water temperature in °C at any ocean point, about 25 km detail, with an error estimate. Updated daily.
Sea temperature anomaly
How today compares with the normal for the date, from a 1991–2020 baseline.
Sea ice
Ice cover from 0 (open water) to 1 (fully covered), alongside temperature.
Coming next, not available yet.
Glowing-water (bioluminescence) forecasts
In testing. We're checking forecasts for when coastal waters are likely to glow at night, and will open them once they're ready.
Join the early-access list →Who uses it
- Fishing and charter operators find the water your target species prefer.
- Aquaculture and fish farms spot unusually warm water early.
- Diving, surf and boating apps tell users what the water will be like.
Off Vancouver Island: 12.4 °C
0.8 °C warmer than normal
"How warm is the water off Tofino today?"
Pxie answers with the get_sea_surface_temperature tool. Environmental data MCP server →
Sea surface temperature API questions.
How fresh is the sea surface temperature data?
It updates daily with the previous day's values, at about 25 km detail.
What is a sea temperature anomaly?
The difference between today's water temperature and the normal for that date, based on a 1991–2020 baseline.
Where does it work?
Anywhere in the world's oceans. Points on land return an error rather than a guess.
Do you forecast bioluminescence?
We're testing it now. Join the early-access list to hear when it opens.
Get the water
right, every trip.
Start free, or tell us about your fleet, farm or app.
Developers: Ocean & Marine API docs →