Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Cape Fear, NC

Current Water Temperature

69.1°F 20.6°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
69.1°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 11:26 AM EST

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Atlantic Ocean

Station Name: Wilmington Harbor, NC - (200)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Cape Fear, NC 28461
Brunswick County

GPS Coordinates: 33.722, -78.016

Nearby Water Temperatures

Atlantic Ocean, Sunset Beach, NC (27.6 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (33.8 mi)
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (35.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (36.4 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (37.8 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (40.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (41.8 mi)
Waccamaw River, Longs, SC (42.2 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (42.7 mi)
Buck Creek, Longs, SC (43.4 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach, SC (48.9 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (51.4 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC (52.1 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (59.5 mi)
Crabtree Swamp, Conway, SC (59.6 mi)

Weather Near Cape Fear, North Carolina

Current Weather

67.1°F
Cloudy
Conditions: Cloudy
Humidity: 40%
Feels Like: 64°F
Wind: SE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.9 mph
Pressure: 30.05 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 83%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 2.8

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 67°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 73°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 72°F
L: 52°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
3.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
82 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
133 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 36m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:13 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:03 AM
Transit 11:21 AM
Moonset 4:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:51 AM - 1:21 PM
11:15 PM - 1:45 AM

Minor Periods

5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
4:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 57.4°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 36m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:13 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:03 AM
Transit 11:21 AM
Moonset 4:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:51 AM - 1:21 PM
11:15 PM - 1:45 AM

Minor Periods

5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
4:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 60.9°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 34m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:13 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:04 AM
Transit 12:09 PM
Moonset 5:10 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:04 AM - 2:34 AM
11:39 AM - 2:09 PM

Minor Periods

6:34 AM - 8:04 AM
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 62.5°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 32m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 5:12 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:05 AM
Transit 1:00 PM
Moonset 5:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:04 AM - 2:34 AM
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

7:35 AM - 9:05 AM
5:22 PM - 6:52 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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