Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

84.0°F

Measurement Time: Monday, June 22, 2026, 1:48 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: June 22, 4:18 AM, 4.4 ft
Low: June 22, 10:50 AM, -0.1 ft
 High: June 22, 4:56 PM, 4.7 ft
Low: June 22, 11:21 PM, 0.4 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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Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (68.1 mi)

Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina

Current Weather

77.2°F
Clear
Clear
82.3°F
78.3°F
94%
SSW 5.8 mph
10.5 mph
74.3°F
71.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 91°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 95°F
L: 78°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 87°F
L: 69°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 89°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 91°F
L: 74°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.3 μg/m3
PM10: 7.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 2:05 PM
Moon Transit: 7:53 PM
Moonset: 1:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 AM - 11:12 AM
7:23 PM - 9:53 PM

Minor Periods

1:35 PM - 3:05 PM
12:39 AM - 2:09 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 7:50PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun June 21, 2026, 7:50 PM
Expires: Mon June 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current, especially starting in the afternoon. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Monday, June 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
90.5°F
72.5°F
81.3°F
74%
0.02 in
36%
0%
12.3 mph
9.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.15 μg/m3
PM10: 8.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 2:05 PM
Moon Transit: 7:53 PM
Moonset: 1:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 AM - 11:12 AM
7:23 PM - 9:53 PM

Minor Periods

1:35 PM - 3:05 PM
12:39 AM - 2:09 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
95.1°F
77.7°F
85.3°F
59%
0.02 in
36%
0%
13.9 mph
8.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.73 μg/m3
PM10: 4.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 3:04 PM
Moon Transit: 8:36 PM
Moonset: 1:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
8:06 PM - 10:36 PM

Minor Periods

2:34 PM - 4:04 PM
1:05 AM - 2:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87.3°F
68.5°F
77.9°F
63%
0.02 in
36%
0%
9.6 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.66 μg/m3
PM10: 7.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 4:03 PM
Moon Transit: 9:20 PM
Moonset: 2:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:07 AM - 12:37 AM
8:50 PM - 11:20 PM

Minor Periods

3:33 PM - 5:03 PM
1:32 AM - 3:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.9°F
72.7°F
79.9°F
68%
0 in
7%
0%
12.5 mph
10.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.9 μg/m3
PM10: 13.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 5:02 PM
Moon Transit: 10:06 PM
Moonset: 2:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:52 AM - 1:22 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
2:02 AM - 3:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, June 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
90.5°F
73.7°F
80.8°F
71%
0.01 in
17%
0%
13.2 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.29 μg/m3
PM10: 8.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 6:02 PM
Moon Transit: 10:54 PM
Moonset: 3:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:32 PM - 7:02 PM
2:36 AM - 4:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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