Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

84.2°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: June 18, 12:53 AM, 5.0 ft
Low: June 18, 7:31 AM, -0.3 ft
 High: June 18, 1:19 PM, 4.2 ft
Low: June 18, 7:34 PM, -0.2 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

82°F
Clear
Clear
88.6°F
89.9°F
82%
SW 13.9 mph
21.7 mph
82.7°F
74.3°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 99°F
L: 74°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 89°F
L: 74°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 89°F
L: 68°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 90°F
L: 72°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 89°F
L: 73°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.3 μg/m3
PM10: 3.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:49 AM
Moon Transit: 4:53 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:36 AM - 8:06 AM
4:23 PM - 6:53 PM

Minor Periods

9:19 AM - 10:49 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Rip Current Statement issued June 18 at 10:46AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 10:46 AM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
99.3°F
73.8°F
84.7°F
70%
0 in
6%
0%
17.4 mph
11


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.14 μg/m3
PM10: 6.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:49 AM
Moon Transit: 4:53 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:36 AM - 8:06 AM
4:23 PM - 6:53 PM

Minor Periods

9:19 AM - 10:49 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
89.2°F
73.5°F
79.6°F
80%
0.59 in
80%
0%
20.8 mph
9.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.09 μg/m3
PM10: 5.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 10:58 AM
Moon Transit: 5:42 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:28 AM - 8:58 AM
5:12 PM - 7:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
88.6°F
68°F
79.2°F
62%
0.03 in
36%
0%
8.7 mph
10.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.18 μg/m3
PM10: 5.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 12:03 AM
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:15 AM - 9:45 AM
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM

Minor Periods

11:33 AM - 1:03 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
90.4°F
72.2°F
80.6°F
62%
0 in
4%
0%
13.9 mph
10.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.03 μg/m3
PM10: 8.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.95 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 1:05 PM
Moon Transit: 7:11 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:59 AM - 10:29 AM
6:41 PM - 9:11 PM

Minor Periods

12:35 AM - 2:05 PM
12:14 AM - 1:44 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, June 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.2°F
72.6°F
81.2°F
69%
0 in
7%
0%
13 mph
10.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.8 μg/m3
PM10: 7.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 2:05 PM
Moon Transit: 7:53 PM
Moonset: 1:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 AM - 11:12 AM
7:23 PM - 9:53 PM

Minor Periods

1:35 PM - 3:05 PM
12:39 AM - 2:09 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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