These are current sea surface temperatures. (click here) The temperatures made a difference in the path of Irma.

Maria is in oceans temperatures that are same on all surfaces. 83 F. Maria is also a smaller and higher velocity storm.

But, this is current "buoy data." Hard to believe the buoys are still there.

The warmest sea (click here) in Puerto Rico today is 29°C / 84°F, and the coldest sea temperature today is 28°C / 82°F.