Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 7:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:43 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:522.83:543.79:160.110:220.66:168:09Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:582.84:593.910:160.011:230.56:178:08Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:082.95:584.011:19-0.16:188:07Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:113.26:524.212:200.312:19-0.36:198:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:073.47:444.21:130.11:16-0.46:198:05New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:033.68:364.22:04-0.12:14-0.46:208:04New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:003.89:284.12:55-0.23:11-0.36:218:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:553.910:193.93:45-0.34:06-0.26:228:02Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:493.911:083.74:32-0.34:590.06:228:01Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:423.911:583.55:19-0.25:530.26:238:00Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:373.86:090.06:520.46:247:59First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:513.21:343.77:020.17:520.66:257:58First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:463.02:303.67:570.38:510.86:257:57First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:402.83:263.58:510.49:470.96:267:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:352.74:233.49:440.510:440.96:277:55Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:332.75:183.510:380.511:370.96:287:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:292.86:063.511:300.56:287:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:162.96:483.612:230.812:180.56:297:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:593.07:263.61:040.71:020.56:307:50Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:393.18:043.61:430.61:450.46:317:49Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:193.28:423.62:210.62:270.46:317:47Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:593.39:193.52:580.53:100.46:327:46Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:393.59:553.43:330.43:510.56:337:45Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:183.510:303.34:080.44:320.56:347:44Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:573.611:053.24:430.45:150.66:347:42Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:403.711:463.15:200.46:030.76:357:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:303.76:040.46:590.86:367:40Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:353.01:283.76:560.47:590.96:367:38Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:333.02:293.87:560.48:590.86:377:37Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:373.03:323.98:570.49:590.86:387:36Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:453.14:383.910:010.311:000.66:397:34Waning Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656502)

Common Questions About Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today?

Slack tide in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is approximately 9:53 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 Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), 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 Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Tide predictions for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), 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 Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Tide data for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656502. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656502.

What is the moon phase in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), 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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