Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

69.3°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: May 2, 5:15 AM, 0.0 ft
 High: May 2, 10:47 AM, 4.2 ft
Low: May 2, 5:09 PM, 0.1 ft
 High: May 2, 11:11 PM, 5.0 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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Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (68.1 mi)

Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina

Current Weather

57°F
Light rain
Light rain
56°F
56.4°F
87%
NNE 6 mph
9.1 mph
55.3°F
52.1°F
0.02 in
100%
9 mi
1011 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sat
H: 58°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 70°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 73°F
L: 55°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 76°F
L: 60°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 80°F
L: 63°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.15 μg/m3
PM10: 14.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 9:16 PM
Moon Transit: 1:25 AM
Moonset: 6:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:55 AM - 3:25 AM
2:58 PM - 5:28 PM

Minor Periods

8:46 PM - 10:16 PM
5:59 AM - 7:29 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 1 at 11:51PM EDT until May 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected at New Hanover beaches. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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.
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
57.7°F
50.3°F
55.9°F
89%
0.72 in
89%
0%
10.3 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.04 μg/m3
PM10: 13.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 9:16 PM
Moon Transit: 1:25 AM
Moonset: 6:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:55 AM - 3:25 AM
2:58 PM - 5:28 PM

Minor Periods

8:46 PM - 10:16 PM
5:59 AM - 7:29 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.7°F
46.6°F
57.6°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
6.9 mph
8.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.61 μg/m3
PM10: 13.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.2 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
73.3°F
55.3°F
64.1°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.16 μg/m3
PM10: 11.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.56 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°F
60°F
67.7°F
62%
0 in
0%
0%
11.9 mph
7.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.37 μg/m3
PM10: 13.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.68 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

Partly Cloudy
80°F
63.1°F
70.5°F
71%
0 in
0%
0%
15.7 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.69 μg/m3
PM10: 15.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.85 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

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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