Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC

Current Water Temperature

77.5°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: October 6, 12:50 AM, 0.5 ft
 High: October 6, 6:28 AM, 4.7 ft
Low: October 6, 12:59 PM, 0.3 ft
 High: October 6, 7:06 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

66.1°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 67%
Feels Like: 63.1°F
Wind: ENE 7.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.8 mph
Pressure: 30.06 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 10%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 78°F
L: 61°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 80°F
L: 60°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 80°F
L: 65°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 80°F
L: 66°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 77°F
L: 65°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.5 μg/m3
PM10: 7.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:49 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 2:52 AM
Moon Transit: 9:51 AM
Moonset: 4:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:21 AM - 11:51 AM

Minor Periods

4:10 PM - 5:40 PM
2:22 AM - 3:52 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 12:23PM EDT until October 6 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue October 6, 2026, 12:23 PM
Expires: Tue October 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 7 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.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 67.9°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 6.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.08 μg/m3
PM10: 5.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:49 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 2:52 AM
Moon Transit: 9:51 AM
Moonset: 4:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:21 AM - 11:51 AM

Minor Periods

4:10 PM - 5:40 PM
2:22 AM - 3:52 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 67.7°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 12%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 5.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.11 μg/m3
PM10: 11.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:48 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 3:59 AM
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 5:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:09 AM - 12:39 AM

Minor Periods

4:39 PM - 6:09 PM
3:29 AM - 4:59 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 70°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 25%
Wind: 3.6 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.35 μg/m3
PM10: 14.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 173.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 5:04 AM
Moon Transit: 11:25 AM
Moonset: 5:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:12 AM - 2:42 AM
10:55 AM - 1:25 PM

Minor Periods

5:07 PM - 6:37 PM
4:34 AM - 6:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, October 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 71.4°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.59 μg/m3
PM10: 15.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 6:08 AM
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 6:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:57 AM - 3:27 AM
11:40 AM - 2:10 PM

Minor Periods

5:34 PM - 7:04 PM
5:38 AM - 7:08 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 70.8°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 23%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.37 μg/m3
PM10: 7.84 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.22 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 7:10 AM
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 6:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:41 AM - 4:11 AM
12:24 AM - 2:54 PM

Minor Periods

6:01 PM - 7:31 PM
6:40 AM - 8:10 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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