Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

71.1°F

Measurement Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, 9:12 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: April 20, 12:03 AM, 5.2 ft
Low: April 20, 7:14 AM, -0.2 ft
 High: April 20, 12:40 PM, 4.1 ft
Low: April 20, 7:06 PM, -0.2 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

54.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
53.1°F
56.4°F
82%
NW 4.9 mph
5.7 mph
55.7°F
42°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1025 mbar
1.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 75°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 68°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 79°F
L: 55°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 81°F
L: 59°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 84°F
L: 62°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.55 μg/m3
PM10: 8.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 122 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 8:38 AM
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 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:38 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 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 20 at 3:06AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:06 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of dry fuels, gusty west to northwest winds, and low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires this afternoon. 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.


Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75.4°F
43.2°F
58.8°F
54%
0 in
0%
0%
12.3 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.25 μg/m3
PM10: 7.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 8:38 AM
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 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.5°F
45.9°F
57.1°F
43%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.57 μg/m3
PM10: 6.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 9:39 AM
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 AM
4:53 PM - 7:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:09 AM - 10:39 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.8°F
55.3°F
66.3°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.82 μg/m3
PM10: 7.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 10:48 AM
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 AM
5:56 PM - 8:26 PM

Minor Periods

10:18 AM - 11:48 AM
12:36 AM - 2:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.7°F
58.7°F
69.6°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
7.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.33 μg/m3
PM10: 8.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.19 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:58 AM
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 AM
6:54 PM - 9:24 PM

Minor Periods

11:28 AM - 12:58 AM
1:28 AM - 2:58 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
84.3°F
62.4°F
70.8°F
54%
0.01 in
89%
0%
11 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.13 μg/m3
PM10: 9.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.9 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:08 PM
Moon Transit: 8:16 PM
Moonset: 2:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7:46 PM - 10:16 PM

Minor Periods

12:38 AM - 2:08 PM
2:11 AM - 3:41 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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