Tides Today & Tomorrow in Beaufort, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Beaufort, NC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 5:54 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656483
Common Questions About Tides

Beaufort, NC Tides - May 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:312.710:593.74:380.24:15-0.16:157:51Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:242.611:523.75:290.35:060.06:147:52Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:202.76:280.36:080.16:137:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:473.61:172.77:290.37:180.26:127:54First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:433.52:172.88:290.28:300.26:117:54First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:433.43:233.09:260.19:380.26:107:55First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:473.34:303.310:180.010:420.16:107:56Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:503.25:293.611:07-0.211:410.06:097:57Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:463.16:223.811:54-0.36:087:58Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:373.17:114.012:390.012:42-0.36:077:58Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:263.07:594.11:35-0.11:29-0.36:067:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:132.98:454.02:27-0.12:14-0.36:058:00Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:002.89:303.93:140.02:58-0.26:048:01Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:462.710:163.83:570.13:390.06:048:02Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:342.611:023.64:410.24:210.26:038:02Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:232.611:493.45:260.45:060.36:028:03Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:122.56:160.55:570.56:018:04Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:353.21:002.57:060.56:560.66:018:05Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:203.11:482.57:560.67:560.76:008:05Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:053.02:402.68:420.58:560.76:008:06Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:542.83:362.79:250.49:520.75:598:07Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:482.74:322.910:060.310:440.65:588:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:412.75:233.110:470.211:350.55:588:08Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:312.76:083.411:270.15:578:09Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:172.76:513.612:250.412:090.05:578:10Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:032.77:353.81:160.312:54-0.15:568:10New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:482.78:193.92:050.21:41-0.25:568:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:352.79:063.92:530.12:28-0.25:558:12New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:252.79:553.93:390.13:16-0.25:558:12New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:182.710:483.94:260.14:05-0.25:558:13Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:142.811:423.85:170.15:00-0.15:548:14Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 9:01 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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