Water Temperature of the Beaufort Channel in Beaufort, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:54 AM EDT
Today's Tides
High: October 17, 5:27 AM, 3.44 ft
Low: October 17, 11:33 AM, 0.62 ft
High: October 17, 5:52 PM, 3.60 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Radio Island; Pivers Island; Morehead City, NC; Beaufort InletSponsored Content
Station Name: Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet / 1 meters
Sensor Depth: -3.9 feet / -1.2 meters
Nearest Address:
110 Ann St
Beaufort, NC 28516
Carteret County
GPS Coordinates: 34.720000, -76.670000
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Weather for Beaufort, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 74%
Feels Like: 45.9°F
Wind: NNW 11.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 47°F

Sat
H: 70°F
L: 55°F

Sun
H: 75°F
L: 68°F

Mon
H: 70°F
L: 62°F

Tue
H: 71°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 10:10 AM
Moonset: 4:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:40 AM - 12:10 AM
Minor Periods
4:10 PM - 5:40 PM3:02 AM - 4:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 5:51PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu October 16, 2025, 5:51 PM
Expires: Fri October 17, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the lower Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.6°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 10:10 AM
Moonset: 4:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:40 AM - 12:10 AM
Minor Periods
4:10 PM - 5:40 PM3:02 AM - 4:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.4°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 12.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 10:51 AM
Moonset: 5:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:21 AM - 12:51 AM
Minor Periods
4:33 PM - 6:03 PM4:02 AM - 5:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.4°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 11:32 AM
Moonset: 5:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:31 AM - 3:01 AM11:02 AM - 1:32 PM
Minor Periods
4:56 PM - 6:26 PM4:59 AM - 6:29 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 24.4 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 12:12 AM
Moonset: 5:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:11 AM - 3:41 AM11:42 AM - 2:12 PM
Minor Periods
5:20 PM - 6:50 PM5:57 AM - 7:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 11.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 12:53 AM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:52 AM - 4:22 AM12:23 AM - 2:53 PM
Minor Periods
5:47 PM - 7:17 PM6:54 AM - 8:24 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5