Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

88.2°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:42 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: July 19, 2:06 AM, 4.6 ft
Low: July 19, 8:36 AM, -0.2 ft
 High: July 19, 2:43 PM, 4.6 ft
Low: July 19, 8:58 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

82°F
Clear
Clear
90.5°F
85.3°F
82%
SW 13 mph
19.4 mph
79.5°F
74.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 98°F
L: 79°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 96°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 94°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 94°F
L: 80°F
Light rain shower
Thu
H: 85°F
L: 72°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.1 μg/m3
PM10: 5.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 113 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

Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:32PM EDT until July 19 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 2:32 PM
Expires: Sun July 19, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 11:30PM EDT until July 19 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 11:30 PM
Expires: Sun July 19, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.


Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 8:04PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 8:04 PM
Expires: Sun July 19, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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.
Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
97.7°F
79.2°F
86.6°F
68%
0 in
5%
0%
18.3 mph
8.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.62 μg/m3
PM10: 9.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.29 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

Sunny
96.4°F
78.3°F
85.9°F
66%
0.56 in
71%
0%
15 mph
9.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.44 μg/m3
PM10: 15.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 112.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.88 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

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
94.4°F
77.5°F
84.3°F
72%
0.32 in
70%
0%
16.8 mph
9.1


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.54 μg/m3
PM10: 20.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 116.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 1:54 PM
Moon Transit: 7:16 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:03 AM - 10:33 AM
6:46 PM - 9:16 PM

Minor Periods

1:24 PM - 2:54 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
94.3°F
79.8°F
85.9°F
68%
0.56 in
70%
0%
17 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.66 μg/m3
PM10: 16.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 108.9 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 2:55 PM
Moon Transit: 8:02 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:48 AM - 11:18 AM
7:32 PM - 10:02 PM

Minor Periods

2:25 PM - 3:55 PM
12:03 AM - 1:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light rain shower
84.5°F
71.5°F
77.5°F
90%
1.22 in
89%
0%
13.2 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.42 μg/m3
PM10: 16.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 3:54 PM
Moon Transit: 8:50 PM
Moonset: 1:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:35 AM - 12:05 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

3:24 PM - 4:54 PM
12:35 AM - 2:05 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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