Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

59.5°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:30 PM EST

Today's Tides

 High: November 15, 5:39 AM, 4.72 ft
Low: November 15, 12:09 PM, 0.45 ft
 High: November 15, 5:59 PM, 4.55 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Dram Tree Park; Eagle Island

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Cape Fear River

Station Name: Wilmington
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Sensor Depth: -3.0 feet / -0.9 meters

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

73°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 33%
Feels Like: 76°F
Wind: WSW 10.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.9 mph
Pressure: 29.89 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 2.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 76°F
L: 42°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 77°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 60°F
L: 48°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 54°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 61°F
L: 46°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.45 μg/m3
PM10: 8.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 217.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 105 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:30 AM
Moon Transit: 8:37 AM
Moonset: 2:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:07 AM - 10:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:07 PM - 3:37 PM
2:00 AM - 3:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 57.8°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.65 μg/m3
PM10: 7.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 234.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:30 AM
Moon Transit: 8:37 AM
Moonset: 2:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:07 AM - 10:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:07 PM - 3:37 PM
2:00 AM - 3:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 67.3°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.65 μg/m3
PM10: 8.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 3:26 AM
Moon Transit: 9:17 AM
Moonset: 3:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:47 AM - 11:17 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:31 PM - 4:01 PM
2:56 AM - 4:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, November 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 54.9°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.92 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 4:23 AM
Moon Transit: 9:57 AM
Moonset: 3:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:27 AM - 11:57 AM

Minor Periods

2:56 PM - 4:26 PM
3:53 AM - 5:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 60.7°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 81%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.33 μg/m3
PM10: 10.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 267.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 5:20 AM
Moon Transit: 10:40 AM
Moonset: 3:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM

Minor Periods

3:24 PM - 4:54 PM
4:50 AM - 6:20 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 56°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 84%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.97 μg/m3
PM10: 8.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 183 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 6:19 AM
Moon Transit: 11:25 AM
Moonset: 4:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:11 AM - 2:41 AM
10:55 AM - 1:25 PM

Minor Periods

3:57 PM - 5:27 PM
5:49 AM - 7:19 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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