Water Temperature of the Ortega River in Jacksonville, FL
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:45 AM EDT
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Station Name: ORTEGA RIVER SALINITY AT JACKSONVILLE, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet / 7 meters
Nearest Address:
5786 Collins Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
Duval County
GPS Coordinates: 30.20118056, -81.7304
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Weather for Jacksonville, Florida
Current Weather

Humidity: 71%
Feels Like: 82.9°F
Wind: NE 7.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 5.8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 92°F
L: 76°F

Thu
H: 95°F
L: 74°F

Fri
H: 92°F
L: 76°F

Sat
H: 96°F
L: 75°F

Sun
H: 97°F
L: 77°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 112 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 10:26 PM
Moonset: 2:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:38 AM - 1:08 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:52 PM - 6:22 PM2:03 AM - 3:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Rip Current Statement issued September 3 at 2:05AM EDT until September 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed September 3, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Nassau and Coastal Duval Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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 September 3 at 2:05AM EDT until September 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed September 3, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Nassau and Coastal Duval Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 2:05AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed September 3, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Minor flooding around times of high tide. * WHERE...Inland Flagler, Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam and Western St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 2:05AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed September 3, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Minor flooding around times of high tide. * WHERE...Inland Flagler, Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam and Western St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * 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.
Rip Current Statement issued September 3 at 2:05AM EDT until September 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed September 3, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Thu September 4, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding around times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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. 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
Average Temperature: 80.3°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 10:26 PM
Moonset: 2:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:38 AM - 1:08 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:52 PM - 6:22 PM2:03 AM - 3:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.6°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 PM
Moonset: 3:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:31 AM - 2:01 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:34 PM - 7:04 PM3:05 AM - 4:35 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.4°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:23 AM - 2:53 PM
Minor Periods
6:11 PM - 7:41 PM4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.9°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 5:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:13 PM - 3:43 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.8°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 35 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 AM
Moonset: 6:51 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 AM2:01 PM - 4:31 PM
Minor Periods
7:17 PM - 8:47 PM6:21 AM - 7:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5