Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

67.8°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: October 18, 2:08 AM, 0.36 ft
 High: October 18, 7:57 AM, 4.98 ft
Low: October 18, 2:26 PM, 0.40 ft
 High: October 18, 8:21 PM, 4.95 ft

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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

55.9°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 56.4°F
Wind: W 2.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.5 mph
Pressure: 30.13 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 76°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 78°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 73°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 74°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 75°F
L: 59°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.15 μg/m3
PM10: 9.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 123 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:34 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 4:37 AM
Moon Transit: 10:57 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:27 AM - 12:57 AM

Minor Periods

4:38 PM - 6:08 PM
4:07 AM - 5:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 9:09PM EDT until October 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri October 17, 2025, 9:09 PM
Expires: Sat October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Along the banks of the lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington and southward. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.

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.
Saturday, October 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 60.4°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.31 μg/m3
PM10: 11.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 225.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:34 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 4:37 AM
Moon Transit: 10:57 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:27 AM - 12:57 AM

Minor Periods

4:38 PM - 6:08 PM
4:07 AM - 5:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.42 μg/m3
PM10: 10.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 5:34 AM
Moon Transit: 11:37 AM
Moonset: 5:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:26 AM - 2:56 AM
11:07 AM - 1:37 PM

Minor Periods

5:02 PM - 6:32 PM
5:04 AM - 6:34 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, October 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 66°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.99 μg/m3
PM10: 5.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 6:32 AM
Moon Transit: 12:17 AM
Moonset: 5:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:06 AM - 3:36 AM
11:47 AM - 2:17 PM

Minor Periods

5:26 PM - 6:56 PM
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 62.9°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.03 μg/m3
PM10: 9.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 192.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:29 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 6:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:47 AM - 4:17 AM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

5:53 PM - 7:23 PM
6:59 AM - 8:29 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 68.3°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.37 μg/m3
PM10: 9.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 8:27 AM
Moon Transit: 1:42 PM
Moonset: 6:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:30 AM - 5:00 AM
1:12 PM - 3:42 PM

Minor Periods

6:22 PM - 7:52 PM
7:57 AM - 9:27 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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