Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

84.2°F

Measurement Time: Monday, June 15, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: June 15, 4:58 AM, -0.2 ft
 High: June 15, 10:19 AM, 4.1 ft
Low: June 15, 4:51 PM, -0.4 ft
 High: June 15, 10:55 PM, 5.3 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

82°F
Clear
Clear
87°F
87.5°F
72%
W 4.5 mph
9.4 mph
83.6°F
71.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1011 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 93°F
L: 75°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 80°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 85°F
L: 71°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 93°F
L: 76°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 87°F
L: 75°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.5 μg/m3
PM10: 7.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 6:07 AM
Moon Transit: 1:51 PM
Moonset: 9:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 AM - 4:58 AM
1:21 PM - 3:51 PM

Minor Periods

9:03 PM - 10:33 PM
5:37 AM - 7:07 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 15 at 2:08PM EDT until June 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 2:08 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

* 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 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. * 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.
Monday, June 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.4°F
74.5°F
82.9°F
65%
0 in
5%
0%
12.8 mph
9.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.66 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 6:07 AM
Moon Transit: 1:51 PM
Moonset: 9:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 AM - 4:58 AM
1:21 PM - 3:51 PM

Minor Periods

9:03 PM - 10:33 PM
5:37 AM - 7:07 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
80.3°F
72.7°F
76.2°F
72%
0.02 in
36%
0%
9.8 mph
4.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.72 μg/m3
PM10: 8.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 7:20 AM
Moon Transit: 2:57 PM
Moonset: 10:28 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:35 AM - 6:05 AM
2:27 PM - 4:57 PM

Minor Periods

9:58 PM - 11:28 PM
6:50 AM - 8:20 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
84.7°F
70.6°F
77.2°F
75%
0.04 in
55%
0%
11 mph
5.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.82 μg/m3
PM10: 7.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 8:36 AM
Moon Transit: 3:58 PM
Moonset: 11:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:38 AM - 7:08 AM
3:28 PM - 5:58 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:06 AM - 9:36 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93°F
76.1°F
82.9°F
64%
0 in
5%
0%
16.3 mph
9.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.09 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:49 AM
Moon Transit: 4:53 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:36 AM - 8:06 AM
4:23 PM - 6:53 PM

Minor Periods

9:19 AM - 10:49 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87°F
75.2°F
78.8°F
72%
0.06 in
57%
0%
14.5 mph
4.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.9 μg/m3
PM10: 6.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 10:58 AM
Moon Transit: 5:42 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:28 AM - 8:58 AM
5:12 PM - 7:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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