Beaufort Live Cam

Live streaming of the waterfront at the Beaufort Hotel on the Outer Banks

Hosted by:
  • Beaufort Hotel
  • 2440 Lennoxville Road - Beaufort
  • North Carolina 28516 - United States
  • (252) 728-3000
  • [email protected]
  • https://www.beauforthotelnc.com/

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Beaufort. Historic Beaufort by the Sea The small coastal Town of Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina founded in 1709 and "formally" established in 1713. The colonial legislature of North Carolina voted to establish a "Port of Beaufort" by its Act of 1723. In that year the Town was surveyed and a plat prepared by Richard Graves. During that year the streets were given names and Robert Turne.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

Historic Beaufort by the Sea The small coastal Town of Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina founded in 1709 and "formally" established in 1713. The colonial legislature of North Carolina voted to establish a "Port of Beaufort" by its Act of 1723. In that year the Town was surveyed and a plat prepared by Richard Graves. During that year the streets were given names and Robert Turner began selling Town lots. Beaufort has a Historic District that was officially entered into the National Register of Historic Places in May 1974.

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