Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

85.6°F

Measurement Time: Monday, August 3, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: August 3, 12:22 AM, 4.6 ft
Low: August 3, 7:36 AM, 0.0 ft
 High: August 3, 12:52 PM, 4.5 ft
Low: August 3, 8:03 PM, 0.5 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

79.3°F
Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
82.8°F
84.2°F
79%
SSW 9.6 mph
15.3 mph
79.3°F
72.4°F
0.12 in
88%
6 mi
1011 mbar
1.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 86°F
L: 77°F
Light rain shower
Tue
H: 80°F
L: 75°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 86°F
L: 75°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 91°F
L: 77°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 90°F
L: 77°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.9 μg/m3
PM10: 4.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 110 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 10:49 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:19 PM - 11:49 PM
10:44 AM - 12:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Rip Current Statement issued August 3 at 3:50AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 3:50 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Small Craft Advisory issued August 3 at 2:21AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 2:21 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Monday, August 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86°F
76.5°F
80°F
88%
1.09 in
82%
0%
14.8 mph
5.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.52 μg/m3
PM10: 4.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 110.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 10:49 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:19 PM - 11:49 PM
10:44 AM - 12:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light rain shower
80°F
75°F
76.9°F
91%
1.27 in
87%
0%
11.2 mph
7.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.13 μg/m3
PM10: 4.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 11:19 PM
Moon Transit: 5:28 AM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:58 AM - 7:28 AM
7:02 PM - 9:32 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:49 AM - 1:19 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.2°F
75.1°F
79.9°F
81%
0.23 in
74%
0%
8.7 mph
1.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.37 μg/m3
PM10: 7.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 114.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 6:17 AM
Moonset: 1:26 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:47 AM - 8:17 AM
7:53 PM - 10:23 PM

Minor Periods

12:56 AM - 2:26 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
91.1°F
76.7°F
82.8°F
75%
0.05 in
57%
0%
12.1 mph
10


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.46 μg/m3
PM10: 5.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 105.35 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 12:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 2:37 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:41 AM - 9:11 AM
8:49 PM - 11:19 PM

Minor Periods

2:07 PM - 3:37 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, August 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.8°F
77.2°F
82.6°F
74%
0.02 in
36%
0%
11.6 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.17 μg/m3
PM10: 8.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 28.22 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 12:38 AM
Moon Transit: 8:09 AM
Moonset: 3:48 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:39 AM - 10:09 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
12:08 AM - 1:38 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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