I don't even attempt to get in the water during spring break. I am very cold natured.It's better than March or April. ;-)
The first weekend in October the Gulf is nice and warm. The second weekend it's usually good. But October 15 (when we're there for fall break) is my cutoff, too.October 15 is about my cut-off date for a good swim and this is from someone who likes her water like soup. ;-)