Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC
Current Water Temperature
84.2°F
Measurement Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3:48 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 25, 1:10 AM, 0.4 ft
High: June 25, 6:43 AM, 4.1 ft
Low: June 25, 1:12 PM, 0.0 ft
High: June 25, 7:24 PM, 5.0 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Dram Tree Park; Eagle IslandCape 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
68.2°F

Clear
68.2°F
70.6°F
93%
ESE 4.9 mph
9.4 mph
69.3°F
62.7°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 94°F
L: 68°F

Fri
H: 93°F
L: 74°F

Sat
H: 96°F
L: 78°F

Sun
H: 92°F
L: 75°F

Mon
H: 87°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
PM2.5:
13.8 μg/m3
PM10:
17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
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%
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 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:32 PM - 6:02 PM2:02 AM - 3:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Weather Forecast
Sunny
93.7°F
67.8°F
79.5°F
64%
0 in
4%
0%
10.3 mph
9.1
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
12.68 μg/m3
PM10:
15.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
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%
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 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:32 PM - 6:02 PM2:02 AM - 3:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Friday, June 26, 2026
Weather Forecast
Sunny
93.3°F
73.7°F
82.8°F
67%
0 in
5%
0%
14.8 mph
10.6
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
10.38 μg/m3
PM10:
13.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
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%
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 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:32 PM - 7:02 PM2:36 AM - 4:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Weather Forecast
Patchy rain nearby
95.6°F
78.3°F
85.8°F
63%
0.02 in
36%
0%
13.6 mph
9.6
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
9.28 μg/m3
PM10:
10.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 6:59 PM
Moon Transit: 11:45 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Moon Transit: 11:45 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:29 PM - 7:59 PM3:15 AM - 4:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Weather Forecast
Moderate rain
92.4°F
75.1°F
80.8°F
75%
0.23 in
70%
0%
7.6 mph
8.6
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
9.76 μg/m3
PM10:
10.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 116.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 7:52 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Minor Periods
7:22 PM - 8:52 PM4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Monday, June 29, 2026
Weather Forecast
Moderate rain
86.9°F
72.5°F
77.5°F
80%
0.31 in
78%
0%
15 mph
0.8
Air Quality
AQI:
0 -
PM2.5:
0 μg/m3
PM10:
0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 8:41 PM
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 5:21 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 5:21 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:06 AM - 2:36 AM2:12 PM - 4:42 PM
Minor Periods
8:11 PM - 9:41 PM4:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Action Rating: 5 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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