Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

85.6°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2:42 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: July 28, 3:52 AM, 0.4 ft
 High: July 28, 9:28 AM, 4.0 ft
Low: July 28, 3:43 PM, 0.2 ft
 High: July 28, 10:00 PM, 4.9 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

89.6°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
96.9°F
106.8°F
59%
SW 9.4 mph
10.8 mph
93.9°F
75.4°F
0 in
75%
10 mi
1007 mbar
6.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 94°F
L: 72°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 93°F
L: 75°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 93°F
L: 73°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 90°F
L: 75°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 90°F
L: 77°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.5 μg/m3
PM10: 17.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 112 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 8:00 PM
Moon Transit: 12:13 AM
Moonset: 5:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:47 PM - 4:17 PM

Minor Periods

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
4:39 AM - 6:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 2:01AM EDT until July 29 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 28, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
94.1°F
72°F
82°F
78%
0 in
8%
0%
13.9 mph
9.3


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.61 μg/m3
PM10: 19.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 8:00 PM
Moon Transit: 12:13 AM
Moonset: 5:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:47 PM - 4:17 PM

Minor Periods

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
4:39 AM - 6:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
92.9°F
75.1°F
83.8°F
65%
0.12 in
57%
0%
13.6 mph
9.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.31 μg/m3
PM10: 10.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 8:34 PM
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 6:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:32 AM - 3:02 AM
2:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Minor Periods

8:04 PM - 9:34 PM
5:40 AM - 7:10 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
92.9°F
72.9°F
82.6°F
52%
0 in
3%
0%
6.7 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.86 μg/m3
PM10: 6.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 9:03 PM
Moon Transit: 1:48 AM
Moonset: 7:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:18 AM - 3:48 AM
3:20 PM - 5:50 PM

Minor Periods

8:33 PM - 10:03 PM
6:40 AM - 8:10 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, July 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
90°F
74.9°F
81.2°F
63%
0.02 in
36%
0%
10.1 mph
9.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.88 μg/m3
PM10: 7.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 9:30 PM
Moon Transit: 2:33 AM
Moonset: 8:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:03 AM - 4:33 AM
4:04 PM - 6:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
7:41 AM - 9:11 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
90°F
76.9°F
82.2°F
63%
0.02 in
36%
0%
13.9 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.39 μg/m3
PM10: 17.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 306.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 28.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 9:56 PM
Moon Transit: 3:16 AM
Moonset: 9:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:46 AM - 5:16 AM
4:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 PM - 10:56 PM
8:41 AM - 10:11 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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