Water Temperature of the Ortega River in Jacksonville, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:45 PM 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
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: 92%
Feels Like: 79°F
Wind: S 2.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 4 mph
Precipitation: 0.04 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 5 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 80°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 86°F
L: 72°F

Fri
H: 75°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 93°F
L: 75°F

Sun
H: 91°F
L: 75°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 10:55 AM
Moonset: 5:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:25 AM - 12:55 AM
Minor Periods
4:52 PM - 6:22 PM3:50 AM - 5:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 11:32AM EDT until October 10 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Thu October 8, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Greatest impacts will be expected at times of high tide.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 7 at 11:32AM EDT until October 8 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Thu October 8, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Greatest impacts will be expected at times of high tide.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.4°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 10:55 AM
Moonset: 5:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:25 AM - 12:55 AM
Minor Periods
4:52 PM - 6:22 PM3:50 AM - 5:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.5°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 5.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 11:40 AM
Moonset: 5:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
Minor Periods
5:22 PM - 6:52 PM4:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.5°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 6:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:41 AM - 3:11 AM11:55 AM - 2:25 PM
Minor Periods
5:52 PM - 7:22 PM5:53 AM - 7:23 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:10 PM
Moonset: 6:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:26 AM - 3:56 AM12:40 AM - 3:10 PM
Minor Periods
6:22 PM - 7:52 PM6:52 AM - 8:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 7.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 PM
Moonset: 7:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:11 AM - 4:41 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
