Tides Today & Tomorrow in Beaufort, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Beaufort, NC.
Next low tide : 11:32 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 5:10 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656483
Common Questions About Tides

Beaufort, NC Tides - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:583.11:272.57:350.67:220.66:157:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:413.02:172.68:250.68:240.66:147:52First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:292.93:132.79:130.59:240.66:137:53First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:252.94:132.99:590.310:220.46:127:54Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:252.95:093.210:440.111:170.36:117:55Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:202.96:003.511:290.06:107:55Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:123.06:493.812:120.112:16-0.26:097:56Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:023.07:384.11:070.01:05-0.36:087:57Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:523.08:284.22:02-0.11:55-0.56:087:58Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:443.09:194.32:55-0.22:46-0.56:077:59Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:383.010:134.23:45-0.23:37-0.56:067:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:353.011:094.14:38-0.24:30-0.36:058:00Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:343.05:34-0.15:30-0.26:048:01Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:063.912:333.06:340.06:360.06:038:02Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:003.71:313.07:340.07:460.26:038:03Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:553.52:303.18:310.08:540.26:028:03Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:513.23:333.29:250.09:570.36:018:04Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:503.14:353.310:14-0.110:540.36:018:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:472.95:293.410:59-0.111:470.36:008:06Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:392.96:173.611:42-0.15:598:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:262.87:013.612:390.312:250.05:598:07Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:112.87:423.71:280.21:070.05:588:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:542.78:233.72:130.21:480.05:588:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:372.79:033.62:540.22:280.05:578:09New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:192.79:433.53:320.23:060.15:578:10New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:022.610:233.54:080.33:430.25:568:11Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:452.611:043.44:460.44:210.35:568:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:302.611:443.35:260.45:020.45:558:12Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:152.66:080.55:500.55:558:13Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:243.212:582.76:530.46:470.65:558:13First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:043.11:442.87:390.47:480.65:548:14First Quarter31Mon
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 8:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Beaufort, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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