Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

72.9°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: April 19, 6:22 AM, -0.3 ft
 High: April 19, 11:42 AM, 4.2 ft
Low: April 19, 6:16 PM, -0.3 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

80.1°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
80.3°F
83.3°F
54%
NW 13.2 mph
15.2 mph
82.3°F
60.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
5.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 88°F
L: 55°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 67°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 79°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 81°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.65 μg/m3
PM10: 10.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 117 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 7:45 AM
Moon Transit: 3:14 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:54 AM - 6:24 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

10:22 PM - 11:52 PM
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 3:33 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.8°F
55.4°F
70.4°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
20.6 mph
5.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.94 μg/m3
PM10: 9.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 7:45 AM
Moon Transit: 3:14 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:54 AM - 6:24 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

10:22 PM - 11:52 PM
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.6°F
47.6°F
59.3°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.22 μg/m3
PM10: 8.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 8:38 AM
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 12:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:57 AM - 7:27 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

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

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
66.6°F
46°F
56.5°F
39%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.29 μg/m3
PM10: 6.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 9:39 AM
Moon Transit: 5:23 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:02 AM - 8:32 AM
4:53 PM - 7:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:09 AM - 10:39 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.8°F
54.4°F
65.7°F
50%
0 in
0%
0%
15.4 mph
6.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.35 μg/m3
PM10: 8.44 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 173.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 10:48 AM
Moon Transit: 6:26 PM
Moonset: 1:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:06 AM - 9:36 AM
5:56 PM - 8:26 PM

Minor Periods

10:18 AM - 11:48 AM
12:36 AM - 2:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.4°F
56.6°F
69°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
10.5 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.88 μg/m3
PM10: 6.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:58 AM
Moon Transit: 7:24 PM
Moonset: 1:58 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:06 AM - 10:36 AM
6:54 PM - 9:24 PM

Minor Periods

11:28 AM - 12:58 AM
1:28 AM - 2:58 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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