Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

86.7°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: July 16, 6:19 AM, -0.4 ft
 High: July 16, 12:00 PM, 4.4 ft
Low: July 16, 6:24 PM, -0.4 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

78.1°F
Clear
Clear
83.6°F
79.3°F
76%
SW 5.4 mph
9.7 mph
75.2°F
71.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 98°F
L: 74°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 96°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 93°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 93°F
L: 80°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 89°F
L: 78°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.3 μg/m3
PM10: 9.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 8:38 AM
Moon Transit: 3:31 PM
Moonset: 10:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:15 AM - 6:45 AM
3:01 PM - 5:31 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 PM - 11:15 PM
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 2:40PM EDT until July 16 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Wed July 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 10 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Thursday. * 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.
Thursday, July 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
98.1°F
74.3°F
83.7°F
74%
0 in
7%
0%
13.9 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.55 μg/m3
PM10: 10.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 8:38 AM
Moon Transit: 3:31 PM
Moonset: 10:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:15 AM - 6:45 AM
3:01 PM - 5:31 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 PM - 11:15 PM
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
96.3°F
78.2°F
85.8°F
68%
0 in
5%
0%
14.5 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.76 μg/m3
PM10: 9.84 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 9:46 AM
Moon Transit: 4:20 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:05 AM - 7:35 AM
3:50 PM - 6:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:14 PM - 11:44 PM
9:16 AM - 10:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.4°F
78.4°F
85°F
70%
0 in
17%
0%
16.1 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.3 μg/m3
PM10: 9.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 10:52 AM
Moon Transit: 5:05 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:52 AM - 8:22 AM
4:35 PM - 7:05 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
92.8°F
80.2°F
85°F
67%
0.05 in
57%
0%
16.8 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.28 μg/m3
PM10: 7.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 110.16 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 11:54 AM
Moon Transit: 5:49 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:36 AM - 9:06 AM
5:19 PM - 7:49 PM

Minor Periods

11:24 AM - 12:54 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
88.5°F
77.8°F
82.5°F
73%
0.13 in
63%
0%
11.9 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4 μg/m3
PM10: 5.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 12:54 AM
Moon Transit: 6:32 PM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:20 AM - 9:50 AM
6:02 PM - 8:32 PM

Minor Periods

12:24 AM - 1:54 PM
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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