Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

48.9°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:18 AM EST

Today's Tides

Low: February 19, 4:57 AM, -0.5 ft
High: February 19, 10:25 AM, 4.3 ft
Low: February 19, 5:18 PM, -0.5 ft
High: February 19, 10:34 PM, 4.3 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

61°F

Conditions: Clear

Feels Like: 61°F

Heat Index: 57.4°F

Humidity: 83%

Wind: WSW 4.3 mph

Wind Gusts: 8.9 mph

Wind Chill: 56.9°F

Dew Point: 54.5°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 0%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1012 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 57°F

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 58°F

Sat
H: 60°F
L: 51°F

Sun
H: 54°F
L: 42°F

Mon
H: 46°F
L: 35°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.85 μg/m3

PM10: 9.25 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 198.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins

Moonrise: 7:58 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Periods

7:59 PM - 9:29 PM
7:28 AM - 8:58 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 77.4°F

Low Temperature: 57°F

Average Temperature: 64.4°F

Average Humidity: 83%

Precipitation: 0.01 in

Chance of Rain: 69%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 9.8 mph

UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.82 μg/m3

PM10: 8.53 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 186.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins

Moonrise: 7:58 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Periods

7:59 PM - 9:29 PM
7:28 AM - 8:58 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, February 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast

High Temperature: 64.4°F

Low Temperature: 57.7°F

Average Temperature: 60.7°F

Average Humidity: 95%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.5 mph

UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.09 μg/m3

PM10: 7.34 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 165.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins

Moonrise: 8:26 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:41 AM - 6:11 AM

Minor Periods

9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
7:56 AM - 9:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain

High Temperature: 59.7°F

Low Temperature: 51°F

Average Temperature: 58.1°F

Average Humidity: 96%

Precipitation: 0.22 in

Chance of Rain: 79%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.1 mph

UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.4 μg/m3

PM10: 9.99 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 199.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins

Moonrise: 8:55 AM
Moon Transit: 3:44 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:30 AM - 7:00 AM
3:14 PM - 5:44 PM

Minor Periods

10:14 PM - 11:44 PM
8:25 AM - 9:55 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain

High Temperature: 53.6°F

Low Temperature: 41.7°F

Average Temperature: 48.4°F

Average Humidity: 80%

Precipitation: 0.53 in

Chance of Rain: 88%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 18.6 mph

UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.14 μg/m3

PM10: 8.71 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 228.72 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins

Moonrise: 9:28 AM
Moon Transit: 4:36 PM
Moonset: 11:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:19 AM - 7:49 AM
4:06 PM - 6:36 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:58 AM - 10:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, February 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 46.2°F

Low Temperature: 35°F

Average Temperature: 39.3°F

Average Humidity: 49%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 17.7 mph

UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 2.93 μg/m3

PM10: 2.93 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 220.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins

Moonrise: 10:08 AM
Moon Transit: 5:32 PM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:14 AM - 8:44 AM
5:02 PM - 7:32 PM

Minor Periods

9:38 AM - 11:08 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

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