Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 24, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: July 24, 12:38 AM, 0.6 ft
High: July 24, 6:09 AM, 4.0 ft
Low: July 24, 12:33 PM, 0.3 ft
High: July 24, 6:52 PM, 4.8 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Dram Tree Park; Eagle IslandStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 85°F
L: 75°F

Sat
H: 79°F
L: 73°F

Sun
H: 86°F
L: 72°F

Mon
H: 94°F
L: 73°F

Tue
H: 97°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 45 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
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 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
4:22 PM - 5:52 PM1:13 AM - 2:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued July 23 at 4:46PM EDT until July 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 4:46 PM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Northern Craven, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front over eastern North Carolina will linger through at least Friday evening. Rounds of heavy rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms could bring additional rain totals of 2 to 4 inches. Heavier amounts will be possible where thunderstorms develop. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 2:20AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 2:20 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Northern Craven, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front over eastern North Carolina will linger through tomorrow morning. Rounds of heavy rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms could bring additional rain totals of 3 to 5 inches. Heavier amounts will be possible where thunderstorms develop. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 6:05AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 6:05 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Northern Craven, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front over eastern North Carolina will linger through tomorrow morning. Rounds of heavy rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms could bring additional rain totals of 3 to 5 inches. Heavier amounts will be possible where thunderstorms develop. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
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 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
4:22 PM - 5:52 PM1:13 AM - 2:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
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 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:17 PM - 6:47 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 11:22 PM
Moonset: 3:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:07 AM - 2:37 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:08 PM - 7:38 PM2:45 AM - 4:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:58 AM - 3:28 PM
Minor Periods
6:52 PM - 8:22 PM3:40 AM - 5:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 12:13 AM
Moonset: 5:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Minor Periods
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM4:39 AM - 6:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
