Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

86.4°F

Measurement Time: Monday, July 13, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: July 13, 3:44 AM, 0.0 ft
High: July 13, 9:06 AM, 4.1 ft
Low: July 13, 3:39 PM, -0.4 ft
High: July 13, 9:48 PM, 5.2 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Dram Tree Park; Eagle Island

Cape Fear River

Station Name: Wilmington
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -3 feet

Nearest Address:
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Wilmington, NC 28451
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.2275, -77.953611

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Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina

Current Weather

78.1°F

Conditions: Sunny

Feels Like: 83.1°F

Heat Index: 82.8°F

Humidity: 93%

Wind: E 6.3 mph

Wind Gusts: 9.7 mph

Wind Chill: 77.9°F

Dew Point: 73.4°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 0%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1018 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 85°F
L: 74°F

Tue
H: 82°F
L: 73°F

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 75°F

Thu
H: 95°F
L: 75°F

Fri
H: 99°F
L: 78°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.1 μg/m3

PM10: 3.4 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 143 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins

Moonrise: 4:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:35 AM
Moonset: 8:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:13 AM - 3:43 AM
12:05 AM - 2:35 PM

Minor Periods

7:43 PM - 9:13 PM
4:23 AM - 5:53 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 2:28PM EDT until July 14 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

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.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 84.7°F

Low Temperature: 73.9°F

Average Temperature: 77.8°F

Average Humidity: 87%

Precipitation: 0.1 in

Chance of Rain: 68%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 8.1 mph

UV Index: 8.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.35 μg/m3

PM10: 4.69 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 137 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins

Moonrise: 4:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:35 AM
Moonset: 8:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:13 AM - 3:43 AM
12:05 AM - 2:35 PM

Minor Periods

7:43 PM - 9:13 PM
4:23 AM - 5:53 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower

High Temperature: 82.4°F

Low Temperature: 72.9°F

Average Temperature: 77.8°F

Average Humidity: 85%

Precipitation: 0.28 in

Chance of Rain: 78%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 10.3 mph

UV Index: 8.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.56 μg/m3

PM10: 4.08 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 127.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins

Moonrise: 6:09 AM
Moon Transit: 1:39 PM
Moonset: 9:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:18 AM - 4:48 AM
1:09 PM - 3:39 PM

Minor Periods

8:31 PM - 10:01 PM
5:39 AM - 7:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 88.4°F

Low Temperature: 74.6°F

Average Temperature: 80.8°F

Average Humidity: 73%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 11%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 7.2 mph

UV Index: 7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.83 μg/m3

PM10: 8.2 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 142.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins

Moonrise: 7:24 AM
Moon Transit: 2:38 PM
Moonset: 9:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:19 AM - 5:49 AM
2:08 PM - 4:38 PM

Minor Periods

9:11 PM - 10:41 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 94.6°F

Low Temperature: 74.5°F

Average Temperature: 84°F

Average Humidity: 70%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 6%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.1 mph

UV Index: 10.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.74 μg/m3

PM10: 10.56 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 152.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins

Moonrise: 8:38 AM
Moon Transit: 3:31 PM
Moonset: 10:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:15 AM - 6:45 AM
3:01 PM - 5:31 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 PM - 11:15 PM
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 99.2°F

Low Temperature: 78.1°F

Average Temperature: 87.4°F

Average Humidity: 63%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 17%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.8 mph

UV Index: 10.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.04 μg/m3

PM10: 8.46 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 237.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins

Moonrise: 9:46 AM
Moon Transit: 4:20 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:05 AM - 7:35 AM
3:50 PM - 6:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:14 PM - 11:44 PM
9:16 AM - 10:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 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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Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

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