Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

86.2°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 3:06 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: July 29, 4:34 AM, 0.3 ft
 High: July 29, 10:09 AM, 4.1 ft
Low: July 29, 4:26 PM, 0.2 ft
 High: July 29, 10:36 PM, 4.8 ft

Temperature Locations

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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

89.6°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
93.1°F
98°F
56%
WNW 5.1 mph
5.9 mph
92.3°F
68.2°F
0 in
75%
10 mi
1006 mbar
7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 94°F
L: 77°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 92°F
L: 71°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 91°F
L: 76°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 89°F
L: 77°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 88°F
L: 76°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.4 μg/m3
PM10: 7.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 126 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 8:34 PM
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 6:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:32 AM - 3:02 AM
2:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Minor Periods

8:04 PM - 9:34 PM
5:40 AM - 7:10 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 2:38AM EDT until July 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Wed July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM

* 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 8 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday. * 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.


Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 1:58PM EDT until July 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 1:58 PM
Expires: Thu July 30, 2026, 1:00 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 8 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday. * 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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.9°F
77.4°F
83.8°F
75%
0.05 in
57%
0%
8.7 mph
9.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.27 μg/m3
PM10: 13.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 8:34 PM
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 6:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:32 AM - 3:02 AM
2:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Minor Periods

8:04 PM - 9:34 PM
5:40 AM - 7:10 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
92.2°F
71°F
81.7°F
59%
0.01 in
36%
0%
8.1 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.98 μg/m3
PM10: 11.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 9:03 PM
Moon Transit: 1:48 AM
Moonset: 7:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:18 AM - 3:48 AM
3:20 PM - 5:50 PM

Minor Periods

8:33 PM - 10:03 PM
6:40 AM - 8:10 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, July 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
91.2°F
75.5°F
82.2°F
60%
0 in
17%
0%
10.1 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.09 μg/m3
PM10: 12.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 9:30 PM
Moon Transit: 2:33 AM
Moonset: 8:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:03 AM - 4:33 AM
4:04 PM - 6:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
7:41 AM - 9:11 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.9°F
77.1°F
82.4°F
61%
0 in
4%
0%
12.8 mph
9.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.17 μg/m3
PM10: 13.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 9:56 PM
Moon Transit: 3:16 AM
Moonset: 9:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:46 AM - 5:16 AM
4:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 PM - 10:56 PM
8:41 AM - 10:11 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
88.4°F
76.3°F
81.7°F
75%
0.34 in
75%
0%
16.1 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.14 μg/m3
PM10: 12.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 PM
Moon Transit: 4:00 AM
Moonset: 10:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Minor Periods

9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
9:42 AM - 11:12 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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