Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: May 3, 5:56 AM, 0.1 ft
High: May 3, 11:27 AM, 4.1 ft
Low: May 3, 5:43 PM, 0.3 ft
High: May 3, 11:47 PM, 4.9 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Dram Tree Park; Eagle IslandStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 47°F

Mon
H: 74°F
L: 56°F

Tue
H: 77°F
L: 60°F

Wed
H: 81°F
L: 63°F

Thu
H: 82°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 2:12 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM3:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Minor Periods
9:45 PM - 11:15 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 2:20PM EDT until May 3 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:20 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 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 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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 May 2 at 7:47PM EDT until May 3 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:47 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 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...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 2:12 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM3:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Minor Periods
9:45 PM - 11:15 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 3:02 AM
Moonset: 7:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:32 AM - 5:02 AM4:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 3:54 AM
Moonset: 8:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:24 AM - 5:54 AM5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:45 AM
Moonset: 9:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:15 AM - 6:45 AM6:20 PM - 8:50 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 AM - 10:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 5:35 AM
Moonset: 10:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:05 AM - 7:35 AM7:09 PM - 9:39 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM12:15 AM - 1:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
