Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC
Current Water Temperature
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 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

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 50°F

Sun
H: 70°F
L: 47°F

Mon
H: 73°F
L: 55°F

Tue
H: 76°F
L: 60°F

Wed
H: 80°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
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 AM2:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:46 PM - 10:16 PM5:59 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
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 AM2:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:46 PM - 10:16 PM5:59 AM - 7:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
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 AM3:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Minor Periods
9:45 PM - 11:15 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
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 AM4:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
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 AM5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:08 AM - 9:38 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
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 AM6:20 PM - 8:50 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 AM - 10:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
