Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

70.3°F

Measurement Time: Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:36 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: April 24, 4:23 AM, 4.6 ft
Low: April 24, 11:01 AM, 0.2 ft
 High: April 24, 4:49 PM, 4.3 ft
Low: April 24, 11:11 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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Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (68.1 mi)

Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina

Current Weather

77.5°F
Sunny
Sunny
78.3°F
82.7°F
50%
W 9.2 mph
10.6 mph
82.1°F
59.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1013 mbar
5.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 87°F
L: 60°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 84°F
L: 63°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 56°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 70°F
L: 53°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 73°F
L: 56°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 9.65 μg/m3
PM10: 13.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 141 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:08 PM
Moon Transit: 8:16 PM
Moonset: 2:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7:46 PM - 10:16 PM

Minor Periods

12:38 AM - 2:08 PM
2:11 AM - 3:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 23 at 8:19PM EDT until April 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Strong South to North longshore current, mainly occurring during the afternoon and evening associated with the strong sea breeze. * 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 Friday through Friday 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.
Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.3°F
60.3°F
72°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
15.9 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.87 μg/m3
PM10: 11.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 114.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:08 PM
Moon Transit: 8:16 PM
Moonset: 2:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7:46 PM - 10:16 PM

Minor Periods

12:38 AM - 2:08 PM
2:11 AM - 3:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
83.6°F
63.3°F
72.5°F
61%
0 in
0%
0%
15 mph
6.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.24 μg/m3
PM10: 8.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:15 PM
Moon Transit: 9:04 PM
Moonset: 3:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:50 AM - 12:20 AM
8:34 PM - 11:04 PM

Minor Periods

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
2:45 AM - 4:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
72.1°F
55.8°F
64.8°F
79%
0.2 in
89%
0%
14.1 mph
4.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.46 μg/m3
PM10: 6.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.59 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 3:17 PM
Moon Transit: 9:49 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:36 AM - 1:06 PM
9:19 PM - 11:49 PM

Minor Periods

2:47 PM - 4:17 PM
3:15 AM - 4:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
69.9°F
52.6°F
61.2°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
6.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.33 μg/m3
PM10: 3.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 4:19 PM
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 4:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:20 AM - 1:50 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:49 PM - 5:19 PM
3:42 AM - 5:12 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
73.3°F
55.5°F
64.1°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 5:17 PM
Moon Transit: 11:13 PM
Moonset: 4:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:02 AM - 2:32 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:47 PM - 6:17 PM
4:07 AM - 5:37 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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