Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

67.6°F 19.8°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
67.6°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:06 PM EST

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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

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

75.9°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 46%
Feels Like: 74.3°F
Wind: SSW 7.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.6 mph
Pressure: 29.91 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 61%
Visibility: 25.4 mi
UV Index: 3.6

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 76°F
L: 51°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 76°F
L: 53°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 56°F
L: 41°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
9.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
128 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
152 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:04 AM
Transit 1:50 PM
Moonset 6:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:54 AM - 3:24 AM
1:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Minor Periods

8:34 AM - 10:04 AM
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 62.4°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 9.1 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
90.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
179.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:04 AM
Transit 1:50 PM
Moonset 6:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:54 AM - 3:24 AM
1:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Minor Periods

8:34 AM - 10:04 AM
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 63.3°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 17.1 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
5.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
79.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
158.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:57 AM
Transit 2:42 PM
Moonset 7:28 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:46 AM - 4:16 AM
2:12 PM - 4:42 PM

Minor Periods

9:27 AM - 10:57 AM
6:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 52.9°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 11.1 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
144.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 6:43 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:44 AM
Transit 3:32 PM
Moonset 8:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:37 AM - 5:07 AM
3:02 PM - 5:32 PM

Minor Periods

10:14 AM - 11:44 AM
7:55 PM - 9:25 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 47.5°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
139.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 24m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:25 AM
Transit 4:21 PM
Moonset 9:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:27 AM - 5:57 AM
3:51 PM - 6:21 PM

Minor Periods

10:55 AM - 12:25 PM
8:52 PM - 10:22 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 46.2°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
51.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 22m daylight
Sunrise 6:45 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:00 PM
Transit 5:08 PM
Moonset 10:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:15 AM - 6:45 AM
4:38 PM - 7:08 PM

Minor Periods

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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