Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

87.6°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT

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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

82.9°F
Clear
Clear
95.7°F
87.9°F
85%
SSW 6 mph
11.1 mph
79.9°F
77.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1018 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 96°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 96°F
L: 81°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 96°F
L: 77°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 95°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 94°F
L: 81°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.3 μg/m3
PM10: 14.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 10:52 AM
Moon Transit: 5:05 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:52 AM - 8:22 AM
4:35 PM - 7:05 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:15PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong South to North longshore current expected, mainly during the afternoon and evening. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
96.4°F
77.7°F
85.2°F
74%
0 in
7%
0%
14.8 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.93 μg/m3
PM10: 12.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 10:52 AM
Moon Transit: 5:05 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:52 AM - 8:22 AM
4:35 PM - 7:05 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.9°F
80.8°F
85.7°F
66%
0.05 in
57%
0%
14.5 mph
10.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.77 μg/m3
PM10: 10.36 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 11:54 AM
Moon Transit: 5:49 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:36 AM - 9:06 AM
5:19 PM - 7:49 PM

Minor Periods

11:24 AM - 12:54 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
95.8°F
77.1°F
82.8°F
75%
0.4 in
77%
0%
14.3 mph
9.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.52 μg/m3
PM10: 12.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 99.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 12:54 AM
Moon Transit: 6:32 PM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:20 AM - 9:50 AM
6:02 PM - 8:32 PM

Minor Periods

12:24 AM - 1:54 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
94.6°F
77.8°F
84.3°F
72%
0.09 in
57%
0%
16.8 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.93 μg/m3
PM10: 13.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 105.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 1:54 PM
Moon Transit: 7:16 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:03 AM - 10:33 AM
6:46 PM - 9:16 PM

Minor Periods

1:24 PM - 2:54 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.6°F
80.6°F
86.3°F
67%
0.03 in
36%
0%
18.8 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.17 μg/m3
PM10: 13.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 2:55 PM
Moon Transit: 8:02 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:48 AM - 11:18 AM
7:32 PM - 10:02 PM

Minor Periods

2:25 PM - 3:55 PM
12:03 AM - 1:33 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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