Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

87.8°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 4:18 AM EDT

Today's Tides

High: July 21, 3:42 AM, 4.3 ft
Low: July 21, 10:08 AM, 0.1 ft
High: July 21, 4:23 PM, 4.7 ft
Low: July 21, 10:49 PM, 0.6 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

82.9°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Feels Like: 94.9°F

Heat Index: 84.8°F

Humidity: 82%

Wind: SW 9.2 mph

Wind Gusts: 14.9 mph

Wind Chill: 78.6°F

Dew Point: 75.5°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 50%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1014 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 94°F
L: 78°F

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 82°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 74°F

Fri
H: 81°F
L: 74°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 74°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate

PM2.5: 9.1 μg/m3

PM10: 12.5 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 104 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins

Moonrise: 1:54 PM
Moon Transit: 7:16 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:03 AM - 10:33 AM
6:46 PM - 9:16 PM

Minor Periods

1:24 PM - 2:54 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 2:40AM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 2:40 AM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * 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 July 20 at 2:57PM EDT until July 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon July 20, 2026, 2:57 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 10 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 21 at 2:42AM EDT until July 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 2:42 AM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 94.1°F

Low Temperature: 77.7°F

Average Temperature: 85°F

Average Humidity: 73%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 8%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 17 mph

UV Index: 10.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 14.48 μg/m3

PM10: 19.73 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 109.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins

Moonrise: 1:54 PM
Moon Transit: 7:16 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:03 AM - 10:33 AM
6:46 PM - 9:16 PM

Minor Periods

1:24 PM - 2:54 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 92.8°F

Low Temperature: 81.5°F

Average Temperature: 85.6°F

Average Humidity: 69%

Precipitation: 0.08 in

Chance of Rain: 57%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 16.3 mph

UV Index: 10.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 11.94 μg/m3

PM10: 16.76 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 103.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins

Moonrise: 2:55 PM
Moon Transit: 8:02 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:48 AM - 11:18 AM
7:32 PM - 10:02 PM

Minor Periods

2:25 PM - 3:55 PM
12:03 AM - 1:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 92.8°F

Low Temperature: 74.3°F

Average Temperature: 81.6°F

Average Humidity: 79%

Precipitation: 0.75 in

Chance of Rain: 82%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.3 mph

UV Index: 7.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 14.13 μg/m3

PM10: 17.57 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 125.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins

Moonrise: 3:54 PM
Moon Transit: 8:50 PM
Moonset: 1:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:35 AM - 12:05 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

3:24 PM - 4:54 PM
12:35 AM - 2:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower

High Temperature: 80.8°F

Low Temperature: 73.7°F

Average Temperature: 76.6°F

Average Humidity: 89%

Precipitation: 0.6 in

Chance of Rain: 87%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 5.1 mph

UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 14.51 μg/m3

PM10: 18.37 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 159.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins

Moonrise: 4:52 PM
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 1:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:24 AM - 12:54 AM
9:10 PM - 11:40 PM

Minor Periods

4:22 PM - 5:52 PM
1:13 AM - 2:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower

High Temperature: 81.4°F

Low Temperature: 73.6°F

Average Temperature: 76.5°F

Average Humidity: 90%

Precipitation: 0.34 in

Chance of Rain: 88%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 5.4 mph

UV Index: 6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate

PM2.5: 22.96 μg/m3

PM10: 24.97 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 214 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 21.22 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins

Moonrise: 5:47 PM
Moon Transit: 10:31 PM
Moonset: 2:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:17 PM - 6:47 PM
1:56 AM - 3:26 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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Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

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Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina

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Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 2:40AM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 2:57PM EDT until July 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Small Craft Advisory issued July 21 at 2:42AM EDT until July 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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