Water Temperature of the Beaufort Channel in Beaufort, NC

Current Water Temperature

36.3°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:30 PM EST

Today's Tides

 High: January 31, 6:20 AM, 3.6 ft
Low: January 31, 12:48 PM, -0.3 ft
 High: January 31, 6:35 PM, 2.8 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Radio Island; Pivers Island; Morehead City, NC; Beaufort Inlet

Beaufort Channel

Station Name: Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet

Sensor Depth: -4 feet

Nearest Address:
110 Ann St
Beaufort, NC 28516
Carteret County

GPS Coordinates: 34.720000, -76.670000

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Mattamuskeet, Fairfield, NC (59.2 mi)
Lake Mattamuskeet, Fairfield, NC (60.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (64.2 mi)
Pamlico Sound, Hatteras, NC (64.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (71.7 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Hatteras, NC (71.8 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (72.6 mi)
Roanoke River, Jamesville, NC (76.6 mi)
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (80.6 mi)
Roanoke River, Plymouth, NC (82.6 mi)
Roanoke Sound, Nags Head, NC (97.6 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear, NC (103.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Rodanthe, NC (103.8 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Nags Head, NC (113.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (115.5 mi)

Weather for Beaufort, North Carolina

Current Weather

23.4°F
Freezing fog
Freezing fog
5.6°F
23.4°F
92%
N 30.9 mph
36.7 mph
7.7°F
20°F
0.02 in
60%
0 mi
1003 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light sleet
Sat
H: 36°F
L: 23°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sun
H: 35°F
L: 18°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 42°F
L: 21°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 47°F
L: 32°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 52°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.85 μg/m3
PM10: 6.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 192.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 4:16 PM
Moon Transit: 11:44 PM
Moonset: 6:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:46 PM - 5:16 PM
5:49 AM - 7:19 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

High Surf Advisory issued January 31 at 2:27PM EST until February 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:27 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.


Coastal Flood Warning issued January 31 at 2:27PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:27 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 1:43PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:43 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 1:43PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:43 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 1:30PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...West Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 1:30PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


High Wind Warning issued January 31 at 1:30PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 1:30PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...West Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 31 at 2:27PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:27 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

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.


Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 1:30PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 above. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 1:30PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 above. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 1:30PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 above. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, and Pitt Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light sleet
35.6°F
23°F
31.2°F
89%
0.92 in
89%
49%
30.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.45 μg/m3
PM10: 5.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 4:16 PM
Moon Transit: 11:44 PM
Moonset: 6:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:46 PM - 5:16 PM
5:49 AM - 7:19 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
34.9°F
18°F
25°F
71%
0.42 in
79%
34%
31.8 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.37 μg/m3
PM10: 5.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 5:29 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:32 PM - 4:02 PM

Minor Periods

4:59 PM - 6:29 PM
6:32 AM - 8:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
42.3°F
20.8°F
30.9°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
14.5 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.47 μg/m3
PM10: 6.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 6:39 PM
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 7:38 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:09 AM - 2:39 AM
2:24 PM - 4:54 PM

Minor Periods

6:09 PM - 7:39 PM
7:08 AM - 8:38 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
47.3°F
32.4°F
41.3°F
61%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.1 μg/m3
PM10: 14.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 206.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 7:45 PM
Moon Transit: 1:29 AM
Moonset: 8:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:59 AM - 3:29 AM
3:12 PM - 5:42 PM

Minor Periods

7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
7:39 AM - 9:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
51.8°F
45°F
50°F
86%
0.54 in
88%
0%
19 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.3 μg/m3
PM10: 14.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 269.66 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 8:48 PM
Moon Transit: 2:15 AM
Moonset: 8:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:45 AM - 4:15 AM
3:57 PM - 6:27 PM

Minor Periods

8:18 PM - 9:48 PM
8:06 AM - 9:36 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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