Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

69.4°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 3:12 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: April 15, 2:49 AM, 0.1 ft
 High: April 15, 8:31 AM, 4.4 ft
Low: April 15, 3:06 PM, -0.1 ft
 High: April 15, 8:55 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC (68 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (68.1 mi)

Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina

Current Weather

84°F
Sunny
Sunny
84.6°F
90.5°F
46%
SSW 12.5 mph
14.4 mph
88.1°F
64.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1019 mbar
7.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 91°F
L: 62°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 83°F
L: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 85°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 87°F
L: 66°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 80°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.55 μg/m3
PM10: 8.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 105 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 5:24 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 5:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:22 AM - 2:52 AM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

5:29 PM - 6:59 PM
4:54 AM - 6:24 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:06AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:06 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Winds will be south to southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.


Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of extremely dry fuels, very warm temperatures, gusty southwest winds, and reduced relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires today. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.


Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
90.7°F
61.9°F
74.5°F
62%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
2.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.14 μg/m3
PM10: 8.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 5:24 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 5:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:22 AM - 2:52 AM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

5:29 PM - 6:59 PM
4:54 AM - 6:24 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
82.8°F
64.8°F
70.1°F
80%
0 in
0%
0%
13.9 mph
2.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.14 μg/m3
PM10: 9.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 7:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:55 AM - 2:25 PM

Minor Periods

6:38 PM - 8:08 PM
5:23 AM - 6:53 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, April 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
84.9°F
64.8°F
72°F
73%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.03 μg/m3
PM10: 8.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 6:25 AM
Moon Transit: 1:17 PM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:00 AM - 4:30 AM
12:47 AM - 3:17 PM

Minor Periods

7:51 PM - 9:21 PM
5:55 AM - 7:25 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.4°F
66.4°F
74.8°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
2.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.89 μg/m3
PM10: 10.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 7:01 AM
Moon Transit: 2:13 PM
Moonset: 9:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:55 AM - 5:25 AM
1:43 PM - 4:13 PM

Minor Periods

9:06 PM - 10:36 PM
6:31 AM - 8:01 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
79.5°F
54.6°F
68.3°F
60%
0.01 in
74%
0%
18.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.63 μg/m3
PM10: 10.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 7:45 AM
Moon Transit: 3:14 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:54 AM - 6:24 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

10:22 PM - 11:52 PM
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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