Marine heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for 13 September​, 2025 – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

Marine heatwave categories for 13 September, 2025. Global. Credit: Mercator Ocean International.

Key takeaways

  • North Atlantic –  in the North, Norway and Baltic Seas a marine heatwave is increasing in extent with moderate to strong categories.     
  • Mediterranean Sea – both eartern and western basins are experiencing increasing intensity and extent of the marine heatwaves in the region.
  • Tropical Pacific – The marine heatwave off the Mexican coast increases in extent and intensity with moderate to strong categories.

Tropical Atlantic

The intensity of the marine heatwaves around Cuba increases with strong to severe category. The marine heatwave in the Gulf of Mexico and in the center of the basin around 60°W is decreasing in intensity with moderate to strong categories. 

Mean Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies 7-13 September 2025.
North Atlantic  -3°C à 2.5°C
Mediterranean Sea0°C à 2°C 
 Tropical Atlantic -1°C à 1.5°C 
North Pacific 0°C à >3°C 
Tropical Pacific  < -3°C à 2.5°C