Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

69.8°F

Measurement Time: Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:12 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: April 27, 1:11 AM, 0.1 ft
 High: April 27, 7:05 AM, 4.5 ft
Low: April 27, 1:40 PM, -0.1 ft
 High: April 27, 7:35 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

57°F
Overcast
Overcast
55°F
58.7°F
67%
NE 8.9 mph
10.3 mph
57.4°F
49.7°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1023 mbar
6.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Mon
H: 66°F
L: 51°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 71°F
L: 51°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 71°F
L: 60°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 63°F
L: 59°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 56°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.65 μg/m3
PM10: 5.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 115 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 4:19 PM
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 4:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:20 AM - 1:50 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:49 PM - 5:19 PM
3:42 AM - 5:12 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 27 at 7:45AM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 7:45 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Monday, April 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
65.5°F
51.1°F
56.8°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.61 μg/m3
PM10: 4.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 4:19 PM
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 4:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:20 AM - 1:50 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:49 PM - 5:19 PM
3:42 AM - 5:12 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
71.2°F
51.2°F
61.2°F
68%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
7.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.77 μg/m3
PM10: 8.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 5:17 PM
Moon Transit: 11:13 PM
Moonset: 4:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:02 AM - 2:32 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:47 PM - 6:17 PM
4:07 AM - 5:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
70.9°F
60.1°F
64.6°F
81%
0.31 in
89%
0%
9.8 mph
7.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.33 μg/m3
PM10: 11.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 6:17 PM
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 5:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:44 AM - 3:14 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:47 PM - 7:17 PM
4:32 AM - 6:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
63°F
58.5°F
61.8°F
92%
0.18 in
87%
0%
8.9 mph
5.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.13 μg/m3
PM10: 6.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 7:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:28 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:27 PM - 3:57 PM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
4:58 AM - 6:28 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, May 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
71.7°F
56.4°F
64°F
71%
0.15 in
85%
0%
12.8 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.98 μg/m3
PM10: 6.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.48 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 8:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 5:57 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:09 AM - 2:39 AM
2:11 PM - 4:41 PM

Minor Periods

7:46 PM - 9:16 PM
5:27 AM - 6:57 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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