Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

87.4°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: July 11, 1:47 AM, 0.4 ft
High: July 11, 6:55 AM, 4.0 ft
Low: July 11, 1:36 PM, -0.2 ft
High: July 11, 7:44 PM, 5.1 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

91.9°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Feels Like: 94°F

Heat Index: 108.9°F

Humidity: 56%

Wind: SW 14.8 mph

Wind Gusts: 18.3 mph

Wind Chill: 100°F

Dew Point: 69.6°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 50%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1014 mbar

UV Index: 2.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 101°F
L: 73°F

Sun
H: 90°F
L: 74°F

Mon
H: 85°F
L: 74°F

Tue
H: 86°F
L: 70°F

Wed
H: 90°F
L: 74°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.1 μg/m3

PM10: 7.6 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 177 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 104 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins

Moonrise: 2:46 AM
Moon Transit: 10:22 AM
Moonset: 6:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM

Minor Periods

5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
2:16 AM - 3:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Rip Current Statement issued July 10 at 8:09PM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 8:09 PM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 3:42AM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 11, 2026, 3:42 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong west to east longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Today. * 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, July 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 100.9°F

Low Temperature: 73.2°F

Average Temperature: 86.6°F

Average Humidity: 62%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 4%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.8 mph

UV Index: 10

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.53 μg/m3

PM10: 9.35 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 158.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.21 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins

Moonrise: 2:46 AM
Moon Transit: 10:22 AM
Moonset: 6:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM

Minor Periods

5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
2:16 AM - 3:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 90.4°F

Low Temperature: 74.2°F

Average Temperature: 79.5°F

Average Humidity: 77%

Precipitation: 1.47 in

Chance of Rain: 76%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 11.2 mph

UV Index: 8.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.66 μg/m3

PM10: 6.85 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 141.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins

Moonrise: 3:44 AM
Moon Transit: 11:28 AM
Moonset: 7:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:06 AM - 2:36 AM
10:58 AM - 1:28 PM

Minor Periods

6:43 PM - 8:13 PM
3:14 AM - 4:44 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, July 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower

High Temperature: 85°F

Low Temperature: 73.5°F

Average Temperature: 77.6°F

Average Humidity: 86%

Precipitation: 0.46 in

Chance of Rain: 87%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 10.1 mph

UV Index: 7.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.88 μg/m3

PM10: 5.24 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 146.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins

Moonrise: 4:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:35 AM
Moonset: 8:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:13 AM - 3:43 AM
12:05 AM - 2:35 PM

Minor Periods

7:43 PM - 9:13 PM
4:23 AM - 5:53 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower

High Temperature: 85.6°F

Low Temperature: 70.2°F

Average Temperature: 76.9°F

Average Humidity: 83%

Precipitation: 0.31 in

Chance of Rain: 82%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 8.3 mph

UV Index: 9.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.61 μg/m3

PM10: 7.67 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 151.68 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins

Moonrise: 6:09 AM
Moon Transit: 1:39 PM
Moonset: 9:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:18 AM - 4:48 AM
1:09 PM - 3:39 PM

Minor Periods

8:31 PM - 10:01 PM
5:39 AM - 7:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 90.3°F

Low Temperature: 74.4°F

Average Temperature: 81.3°F

Average Humidity: 74%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 38%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 11.4 mph

UV Index: 9.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 12.8 μg/m3

PM10: 14.39 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 230 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins

Moonrise: 7:24 AM
Moon Transit: 2:38 PM
Moonset: 9:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:19 AM - 5:49 AM
2:08 PM - 4:38 PM

Minor Periods

9:11 PM - 10:41 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

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Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina

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Rip Current Statement issued July 10 at 8:09PM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 3:42AM EDT until July 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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