Water Temperature of the Beaufort Channel in Beaufort, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 19, 6:16 AM, -0.1 ft
High: June 19, 12:17 PM, 3.1 ft
Low: June 19, 6:17 PM, 0.1 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Radio Island; Pivers Island; Morehead City, NC; Beaufort InletStation 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
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Weather for Beaufort, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 77°F

Sat
H: 84°F
L: 74°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 76°F

Mon
H: 83°F
L: 79°F

Tue
H: 85°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:37 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:33 AM - 9:03 AM5:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued June 18 at 3:11PM EDT until June 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 3:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts are possible this evening. Winds briefly decrease tonight before increasing rapidly to gale force gusts Friday morning.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning issued June 18 at 3:11PM EDT until June 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 3:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts are possible this evening. Winds briefly decrease tonight before increasing rapidly to gale force gusts Friday morning.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 18 at 6:55PM EDT until June 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 6:55 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts are possible this evening. Winds briefly decrease tonight before increasing rapidly to gale force gusts Friday morning.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning issued June 18 at 6:55PM EDT until June 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 6:55 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts are possible this evening. Winds briefly decrease tonight before increasing rapidly to gale force gusts Friday morning.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 3:17AM EDT until June 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 3:17 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:37 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:33 AM - 9:03 AM5:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 6:23 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:20 AM - 9:50 AM5:53 PM - 8:23 PM
Minor Periods
11:28 AM - 12:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 7:06 PM
Moonset: 12:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:04 AM - 10:34 AM6:36 PM - 9:06 PM
Minor Periods
12:30 AM - 2:00 PM12:09 AM - 1:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 7:48 PM
Moonset: 1:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:47 AM - 11:17 AM7:18 PM - 9:48 PM
Minor Periods
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM12:34 AM - 2:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 8:31 PM
Moonset: 1:29 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM8:01 PM - 10:31 PM
Minor Periods
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM12:59 AM - 2:29 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
