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 4h 32m 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 - Nov 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:144.36:303.412:350.36:275:13New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:004.37:163.312:330.01:240.36:285:12New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:474.28:043.21:190.12:120.36:295:11New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:334.28:503.12:040.22:580.46:305:10Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:184.09:353.02:490.33:410.56:315:09Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:013.810:192.93:320.44:240.66:325:08Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:453.711:072.94:160.55:110.76:335:07Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:333.511:592.85:040.76:010.86:345:07First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:223.35:590.86:510.86:355:06First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:542.81:123.26:580.97:380.86:365:05First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:462.92:003.17:530.98:230.76:375:04First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:383.02:503.08:480.99:070.66:385:04Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:313.23:422.99:440.89:520.56:395:03Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:213.44:322.910:370.710:370.46:405:02Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:073.75:173.011:260.511:200.26:415:02Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:493.95:593.012:120.46:425:01Full Moon16Fri
17Sat6:324.16:433.012:030.112:590.36:425:00Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:174.27:293.112:470.01:470.26:435:00Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:064.28:203.11:35-0.12:360.16:444:59Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:564.29:133.12:26-0.23:240.16:454:59Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:464.110:073.13:17-0.14:130.16:464:58Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:384.011:063.24:110.05:050.16:474:58Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:353.85:110.16:020.16:484:58Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:113.212:343.56:180.27:000.16:494:57Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:153.31:333.37:250.37:540.06:504:57Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:163.42:323.28:300.48:480.06:514:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:183.63:323.09:340.49:42-0.16:524:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:173.74:302.910:350.310:34-0.16:534:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:103.85:222.911:300.311:23-0.16:544:56Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:573.96:092.912:190.26:554:56New Moon30Fri
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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