Water Temperature of the St. Johns River in Green Cove Springs, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Saint Johns, FL; Orangedale, FLStation Name: ST JOHNS R BLW SHANDS BRIDGE NR GRN COVE SPRG, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet
Nearest Address:
9999 Shands Pier Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32259
St. Johns County
GPS Coordinates: 30.0059222, -81.6151361
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Weather for Green Cove Springs, Florida
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 72°F
L: 64°F

Fri
H: 81°F
L: 61°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 63°F

Sun
H: 79°F
L: 62°F

Mon
H: 82°F
L: 60°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:07 AM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:37 AM - 9:07 AM8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Minor Periods
11:39 AM - 1:09 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 9 at 1:19PM EDT until April 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 1:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam and Western St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
High Surf Advisory issued April 9 at 1:19PM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 1:19 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 1:19PM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 1:19 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:07 AM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:37 AM - 9:07 AM8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Minor Periods
11:39 AM - 1:09 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 7:57 AM
Moonset: 1:07 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:27 AM - 9:57 AM9:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:37 AM - 2:07 PM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 8:46 AM
Moonset: 2:07 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:16 AM - 10:46 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:37 PM - 3:07 PM3:01 AM - 4:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:33 AM
Moonset: 3:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:03 AM - 11:33 AM
Minor Periods
2:37 PM - 4:07 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:19 AM
Moonset: 4:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:49 AM - 12:19 AM
Minor Periods
3:38 PM - 5:08 PM4:09 AM - 5:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
