Water Temperature of the Beaufort Channel in Beaufort, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:06 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: July 8, 12:52 AM, 0.60 ft
High: July 8, 6:37 AM, 2.46 ft
Low: July 8, 12:27 PM, 0.18 ft
High: July 8, 7:15 PM, 3.58 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: 90%
Feels Like: 88.9°F
Wind: SW 11 mph
Wind Gusts: 17 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 80°F

Wed
H: 83°F
L: 80°F

Thu
H: 86°F
L: 78°F

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 76°F

Sat
H: 85°F
L: 78°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 101 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 11:45 PM
Moonset: 3:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:38 AM - 3:08 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:33 PM - 8:03 PM3:05 AM - 4:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 8:08PM EDT until July 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 8:08 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:19 PM Tuesday.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 8:08PM EDT until July 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 8:08 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:19 PM Tuesday.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 2:08AM EDT until July 8 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Tue July 8, 2025, 2:08 AM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 2:08AM EDT until July 8 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Tue July 8, 2025, 2:08 AM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 8:08PM EDT until July 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 8:08 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:19 PM Tuesday.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.6°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 11:45 PM
Moonset: 3:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:38 AM - 3:08 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:33 PM - 8:03 PM3:05 AM - 4:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.9°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:27 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:33 PM - 4:03 PM
Minor Periods
7:27 PM - 8:57 PM3:57 AM - 5:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.3°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 17.9 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 5:25 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM2:27 PM - 4:57 PM
Minor Periods
8:14 PM - 9:44 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.6°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 1:34 AM
Moonset: 6:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:04 AM - 3:34 AM3:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:54 PM - 10:24 PM5:59 AM - 7:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.8°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 19.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5 μg/m3
Ozone: 104 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 2:26 AM
Moonset: 7:35 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:56 AM - 4:26 AM4:12 PM - 6:42 PM
Minor Periods
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM7:05 AM - 8:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5