Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: April 19, 6:22 AM, -0.3 ft
High: April 19, 11:42 AM, 4.2 ft
Low: April 19, 6:16 PM, -0.3 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: 88°F
L: 55°F

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 48°F

Tue
H: 67°F
L: 46°F

Wed
H: 79°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 81°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 117 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
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 AM2:44 PM - 5:14 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 3:33 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 3:45 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
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 AM2:44 PM - 5:14 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 12:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:57 AM - 7:27 AM3:48 PM - 6:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:08 AM - 9:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 5:23 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM4:53 PM - 7:23 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 6:26 PM
Moonset: 1:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:06 AM - 9:36 AM5:56 PM - 8:26 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 AM - 11:48 AM12:36 AM - 2:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 7:24 PM
Moonset: 1:58 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 AM - 10:36 AM6:54 PM - 9:24 PM
Minor Periods
11:28 AM - 12:58 AM1:28 AM - 2:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
