Water Temperature of the Beaufort Channel in Beaufort, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:36 AM EST
Today's Tides
High: January 30, 5:25 AM, 3.5 ft
Low: January 30, 11:53 AM, -0.2 ft
High: January 30, 5:40 PM, 2.6 ft
Low: January 30, 11:41 PM, -0.7 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: 46°F
L: 28°F

Sat
H: 35°F
L: 24°F

Sun
H: 33°F
L: 19°F

Mon
H: 35°F
L: 18°F

Tue
H: 43°F
L: 28°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 10:44 PM
Moonset: 5:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:34 AM - 2:04 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:33 PM - 4:03 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
High Wind Watch issued January 29 at 1:11PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...East Carteret, Mainland Dare, and Tyrrell Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 1:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 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. 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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 1:11PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...East Carteret, Mainland Dare, and Tyrrell Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
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.
Coastal Flood Watch issued January 29 at 2:18PM EST until February 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Two to four feet of inundation above ground level possible 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...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 1:37PM EST until February 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel will become impossible and life threatening. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 1:37PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will become impossible and life threatening. Blowing and drifting snow is likely, particularly in open areas. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Wind Advisory issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...West Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...West Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Beaufort, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, and Pitt Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Beaufort, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, and Pitt Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:05AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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. 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 10:44 PM
Moonset: 5:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:34 AM - 2:04 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:33 PM - 4:03 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
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 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM5:49 AM - 7:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
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 AM1:32 PM - 4:02 PM
Minor Periods
4:59 PM - 6:29 PM6:32 AM - 8:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
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 AM2:24 PM - 4:54 PM
Minor Periods
6:09 PM - 7:39 PM7:08 AM - 8:38 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
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 AM3:12 PM - 5:42 PM
Minor Periods
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM7:39 AM - 9:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
