Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

68.2°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: May 3, 5:56 AM, 0.1 ft
 High: May 3, 11:27 AM, 4.1 ft
Low: May 3, 5:43 PM, 0.3 ft
 High: May 3, 11:47 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

48°F
Mist
Mist
45.8°F
49.4°F
96%
NW 5.1 mph
10.2 mph
47.8°F
49.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 69°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 74°F
L: 56°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 77°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 81°F
L: 63°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 82°F
L: 61°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.85 μg/m3
PM10: 11.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 10:15 PM
Moon Transit: 2:12 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:42 AM - 4:12 AM
3:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 PM - 11:15 PM
6:36 AM - 8:06 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 2:20PM EDT until May 3 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:20 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half 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 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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.


Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 7:47PM EDT until May 3 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:47 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half 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...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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.
Sunday, May 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.4°F
46.9°F
57.2°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
8.9 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.01 μg/m3
PM10: 10.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 10:15 PM
Moon Transit: 2:12 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:42 AM - 4:12 AM
3:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 PM - 11:15 PM
6:36 AM - 8:06 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74.2°F
55.5°F
64.4°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.5 μg/m3
PM10: 11.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 11:10 PM
Moon Transit: 3:02 AM
Moonset: 7:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:32 AM - 5:02 AM
4:38 PM - 7:08 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:19 AM - 8:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.8°F
59.9°F
67.8°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
13.2 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.54 μg/m3
PM10: 11.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 12:10 AM
Moon Transit: 3:54 AM
Moonset: 8:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:24 AM - 5:54 AM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:08 AM - 9:38 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.9°F
62.8°F
71.4°F
70%
0 in
0%
0%
13.9 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.65 μg/m3
PM10: 11.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
Moon Transit: 4:45 AM
Moonset: 9:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:15 AM - 6:45 AM
6:20 PM - 8:50 PM

Minor Periods

9:02 AM - 10:32 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
81.7°F
60.7°F
74°F
77%
0.1 in
87%
0%
22.1 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.93 μg/m3
PM10: 9.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 138.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 12:45 AM
Moon Transit: 5:35 AM
Moonset: 10:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:05 AM - 7:35 AM
7:09 PM - 9:39 PM

Minor Periods

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
12:15 AM - 1:45 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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