Swimming in Beaufort
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
Best Swim Spots in Beaufort
Ranked by community ratings. Check real-time conditions before heading out.
Adams Creek (C84)
Back Creek (C83A)
Beaufort Maritime Museum Sailing Camp (C56B)
Bird Shoals West- Rachel Carson Reserve (C54A)
Gallant's Channel Bridge (C55B)
Lennoxville Boat Ramp (C56A)
Mason's Landing
North River Bridge (C62)
Radio Island Beach (C57)
Radio Island Bridge (C53A)
Sand Dollar Island, aka "The Knob" (C60A)
Shackelford Banks (C59A)
Shackleford Banks (C58)
Taylor Creek Docks (C56)
Town Creek Marina (C55A)
Open Water Swimming in Beaufort
Beaufort offers 15 open water swimming locations across Ocean environments. Whether you are a beginner looking for a calm, sheltered swim or an experienced open water swimmer seeking a challenge, there are options for every level.
Before heading out to any swim spot in Beaufort, check current water conditions on SwimPass. Our SwimScore combines real-time weather, marine data, tides, and water quality into a single 0-100 rating so you can make an informed decision in seconds.
Ocean swimmers in Beaufort should pay attention to tide schedules and swell forecasts. Swimming around slack tide typically offers the calmest conditions. Check our guide to reading water conditions for tips on interpreting local marine forecasts.
New to open water swimming? Start with our safety guide and first swim guide before heading to any new spot.
Swimming Guides
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