Tides Today & Tomorrow in Beaufort, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Beaufort, NC.
Next low tide : 8:54 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 2:24 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656483
Common Questions About Tides

Beaufort, NC Tides - Sep 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:293.47:064.212:360.512:320.06:407:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:243.77:574.31:290.31:32-0.16:407:31New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:173.98:454.22:180.12:28-0.16:417:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:084.09:314.03:030.13:190.06:427:28New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:584.110:173.83:440.04:090.26:427:27Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:484.111:043.64:250.14:580.46:437:26Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:374.011:513.35:070.35:520.66:447:24Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:263.95:530.56:490.96:457:23Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:373.11:153.86:430.67:491.06:457:21First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:243.02:053.67:370.88:471.16:467:20First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:142.83:013.58:340.99:431.26:477:19First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:122.84:023.59:300.910:341.16:477:17First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:162.85:003.510:240.811:201.16:487:16Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:142.95:503.611:130.86:497:14Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:033.16:333.712:031.012:010.76:507:13Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:483.37:133.812:450.812:480.66:507:11Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:303.47:513.81:240.71:340.66:517:10Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:103.68:283.72:000.62:180.56:527:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:483.79:053.72:350.52:590.56:527:07Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:273.89:433.53:080.43:400.66:537:06Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:083.910:233.43:420.44:220.66:547:04Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:524.011:093.34:180.45:100.86:557:03Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:424.011:593.25:000.46:070.96:557:01Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:354.05:510.57:121.06:567:00Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:523.11:333.96:540.68:211.06:576:59Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:513.02:373.98:050.69:270.96:586:57Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:593.13:493.99:150.510:270.86:586:56Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:133.24:564.010:220.411:210.66:596:54Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:193.55:544.011:240.37:006:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:173.86:464.112:120.512:230.27:006:52Waning Crescent30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656483)

Common Questions About Beaufort, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Beaufort, NC today?

Slack tide in Beaufort, NC is approximately 5:39 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Beaufort, NC?

Beaufort, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Beaufort, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Beaufort, NC?

Tide predictions for Beaufort, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Beaufort, NC?

Tide data for Beaufort, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656483. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656483.

What is the moon phase in Beaufort, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Beaufort, NC is First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Beaufort, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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