Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

71.8°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:54 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: May 16, 4:21 AM, -0.1 ft
 High: May 16, 9:40 AM, 4.2 ft
Low: May 16, 4:14 PM, -0.3 ft
 High: May 16, 10:08 PM, 5.4 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

78.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
78.3°F
84.6°F
45%
S 11.2 mph
12.9 mph
84.6°F
58.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1023 mbar
8.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 86°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 85°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 84°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 82°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 86°F
L: 67°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.35 μg/m3
PM10: 11.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 102 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 5:33 AM
Moon Transit: 12:55 AM
Moonset: 8:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:35 AM - 4:05 AM
12:25 AM - 2:55 PM

Minor Periods

7:57 PM - 9:27 PM
5:03 AM - 6:33 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 3:02AM EDT until May 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.


Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 3:02AM EDT until May 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86°F
53.8°F
70°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
8.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.25 μg/m3
PM10: 11.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 5:33 AM
Moon Transit: 12:55 AM
Moonset: 8:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:35 AM - 4:05 AM
12:25 AM - 2:55 PM

Minor Periods

7:57 PM - 9:27 PM
5:03 AM - 6:33 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.7°F
64.4°F
73.5°F
72%
0 in
0%
0%
11.6 mph
8.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.24 μg/m3
PM10: 13.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moonrise: 6:23 AM
Moon Transit: 2:00 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:37 AM - 5:07 AM
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Minor Periods

9:12 PM - 10:42 PM
5:53 AM - 7:23 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.2°F
65.9°F
73.8°F
72%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
9.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.13 μg/m3
PM10: 14.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 7:22 AM
Moon Transit: 3:06 PM
Moonset: 10:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:43 AM - 6:13 AM
2:36 PM - 5:06 PM

Minor Periods

10:21 PM - 11:51 PM
6:52 AM - 8:22 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.3°F
65.9°F
73.3°F
70%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
9.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.45 μg/m3
PM10: 20.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.34 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 8:31 AM
Moon Transit: 4:12 PM
Moonset: 11:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:50 AM - 7:20 AM
3:42 PM - 6:12 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.6°F
66.8°F
75.1°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.77 μg/m3
PM10: 18.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
Moon Transit: 5:14 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:55 AM - 8:25 AM
4:44 PM - 7:14 PM

Minor Periods

9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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