Water Temperature of the Beaufort Channel in Beaufort, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, September 15, 2025, 9:00 PM EDT
Today's Tides
High: September 15, 2:25 AM, 3.07 ft
Low: September 15, 8:43 AM, 0.49 ft
High: September 15, 3:16 PM, 3.88 ft
Low: September 15, 10:00 PM, 0.86 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: 73%
Feels Like: 69.1°F
Wind: N 20.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 28.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 64°F

Tue
H: 69°F
L: 64°F

Wed
H: 69°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 68°F

Fri
H: 78°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 7:57 AM
Moonset: 3:41 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:27 AM - 9:57 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:11 PM - 4:41 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 2:05PM EDT until September 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:05 PM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, East Carteret, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 2:05PM EDT until September 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:05 PM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, East Carteret, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 15 at 7:57PM EDT until September 16 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 7:57 PM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...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 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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.
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 2:05PM EDT until September 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:05 PM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, East Carteret, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 2:05PM EDT until September 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:05 PM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, East Carteret, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.4°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 21.5 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 7:57 AM
Moonset: 3:41 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:27 AM - 9:57 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:11 PM - 4:41 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.1°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:56 AM
Moonset: 4:30 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:26 AM - 10:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM12:47 AM - 2:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 9:51 AM
Moonset: 5:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:21 AM - 11:51 AM
Minor Periods
4:39 PM - 6:09 PM1:55 AM - 3:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.4°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:42 AM
Moonset: 5:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:12 AM - 12:42 AM
Minor Periods
5:12 PM - 6:42 PM3:02 AM - 4:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.2°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 42.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:28 AM
Moonset: 6:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:25 AM - 2:55 AM10:58 AM - 1:28 PM
Minor Periods
5:40 PM - 7:10 PM4:07 AM - 5:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5