Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

50.7°F

Measurement Time: Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:00 AM EST

Today's Tides

 High: December 26, 12:43 AM, 3.9 ft
Low: December 26, 7:38 AM, 0.1 ft
 High: December 26, 1:09 PM, 4.3 ft
Low: December 26, 8:19 PM, -0.1 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Dram Tree Park; Eagle Island

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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

55.9°F
Partly sunny
Conditions: Partly sunny
Humidity: 62%
Heat Index: 55.9°F
Feels Like: 53.8°F
Wind: ENE 6.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 15 mph
Wind Chill: 53.8°F
Air Pressure: 1019.16 millibars
Dew Point: 53.8°F
Chance of Precipitation: 5%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 62°F
L: 46°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 64°F
L: 46°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 57°F
L: 47°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 44°F
L: 37°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.45 μg/m3
PM10: 8.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:24 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:39 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:14 AM - 8:44 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:54 AM - 12:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, December 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 54.9°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 84%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.37 μg/m3
PM10: 9.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 221.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:24 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:39 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:14 AM - 8:44 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:54 AM - 12:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 53.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.83 μg/m3
PM10: 11.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 239.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:51 AM
Moon Transit: 4:23 AM
Moonset: 12:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:53 AM - 6:23 AM
3:53 AM - 6:23 AM

Minor Periods

11:21 AM - 12:51 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 54°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.29 μg/m3
PM10: 8.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 202.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 12:20 AM
Moon Transit: 7:00 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:45 AM - 10:15 AM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Minor Periods

11:50 AM - 1:20 PM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, December 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 63.4°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.39 μg/m3
PM10: 9.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 12:52 AM
Moon Transit: 7:52 PM
Moonset: 1:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:35 AM - 11:05 AM
7:22 PM - 9:52 PM

Minor Periods

12:22 AM - 1:52 PM
1:22 AM - 2:52 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 42.8°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.32 μg/m3
PM10: 3.36 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 1:30 PM
Moon Transit: 8:49 PM
Moonset: 3:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
8:19 PM - 10:49 PM

Minor Periods

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:34 AM - 4:04 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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