Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
Today's Tides
High: April 20, 12:03 AM, 5.2 ft
Low: April 20, 7:14 AM, -0.2 ft
High: April 20, 12:40 PM, 4.1 ft
Low: April 20, 7:06 PM, -0.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Dram Tree Park; Eagle IslandStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 45°F

Tue
H: 66°F
L: 47°F

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 83°F
L: 57°F

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 62°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 12:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:57 AM - 7:27 AM3:48 PM - 6:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:08 AM - 9:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 5:26PM EDT until April 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:26 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 5:26PM EDT until April 20 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:26 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half 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 10 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. * 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.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:38 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 7:12PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 5:00 AM
The combination of dry fuels, gusty west to northwest winds, and low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires Monday afternoon. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 12:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:57 AM - 7:27 AM3:48 PM - 6:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:08 AM - 9:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 5:23 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM4:53 PM - 7:23 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 6:26 PM
Moonset: 1:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:06 AM - 9:36 AM5:56 PM - 8:26 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 AM - 11:48 AM12:36 AM - 2:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 7:24 PM
Moonset: 1:58 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 AM - 10:36 AM6:54 PM - 9:24 PM
Minor Periods
11:28 AM - 12:58 AM1:28 AM - 2:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 8:16 PM
Moonset: 2:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM7:46 PM - 10:16 PM
Minor Periods
12:38 AM - 2:08 PM2:11 AM - 3:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
