Tides Today & Tomorrow in Beaufort, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Beaufort, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 7:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:27 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656483
Common Questions About Tides

Beaufort, NC Tides - Dec 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:003.24:112.710:130.610:150.36:564:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:483.34:592.711:000.510:570.26:564:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:333.45:432.711:480.411:390.16:574:55Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:153.66:262.812:330.36:584:55New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:563.67:072.812:220.01:160.36:594:55New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:373.77:472.81:040.01:560.27:004:55New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:163.78:282.81:44-0.12:340.27:004:55New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:573.69:122.82:24-0.13:130.17:014:55Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:403.69:582.83:040.03:540.17:024:55Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:253.510:482.93:500.04:400.17:034:55Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:123.411:403.04:430.15:310.17:044:56Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:003.35:460.26:250.07:044:56First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:333.112:523.16:540.27:20-0.17:054:56First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:323.21:503.08:020.28:16-0.27:064:56First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:383.32:562.99:070.19:12-0.37:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:443.54:012.910:090.010:07-0.57:074:57Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:453.75:012.911:09-0.111:02-0.57:074:57Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:413.95:563.012:07-0.27:084:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:334.06:493.01:02-0.37:094:58Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:244.07:403.012:52-0.61:53-0.37:094:59Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:123.98:303.01:43-0.62:38-0.37:104:59Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:003.79:203.02:30-0.53:22-0.27:105:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:463.510:092.93:16-0.34:06-0.17:115:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:323.310:592.94:04-0.14:520.07:115:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:163.111:462.84:550.15:380.17:115:02Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:002.85:500.36:250.17:125:02Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:342.812:432.66:490.47:130.27:125:03Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:242.81:312.47:470.58:000.27:125:03Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:182.82:252.38:430.58:470.17:135:04Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:172.83:252.29:360.59:330.17:135:05Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:122.94:212.310:270.410:21-0.17:135:06Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:12 am — 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 44% 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 Third Quarter (44% 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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