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 6h 12m 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 - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:413.96:542.812:09-0.11:070.26:564:56New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:263.87:392.812:54-0.11:520.26:564:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:103.88:252.71:390.02:360.26:574:55New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:523.79:092.72:230.13:170.26:584:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:333.59:512.63:050.13:570.36:594:55Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:133.410:352.63:470.34:370.37:004:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:533.211:222.64:310.45:190.47:014:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:363.05:210.56:050.47:014:56First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:122.712:212.86:170.66:500.47:024:56First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:032.71:072.77:130.77:340.37:034:56First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:532.91:542.68:080.68:180.27:044:56First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:453.02:462.59:040.69:040.17:044:56Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:393.23:422.510:010.59:530.07:054:56Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:323.44:382.610:550.310:43-0.27:064:57Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:213.75:282.611:460.211:33-0.37:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:083.96:172.712:350.07:074:57Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:574.07:092.812:23-0.51:26-0.17:084:58Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:484.08:042.91:16-0.62:16-0.37:084:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:404.09:003.02:10-0.63:05-0.47:094:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:313.99:563.13:05-0.63:54-0.47:094:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:223.710:543.24:00-0.44:44-0.47:104:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:153.411:553.24:59-0.35:37-0.47:105:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:123.26:04-0.16:33-0.47:115:01Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:573.31:102.97:100.17:28-0.47:115:01Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:573.32:072.78:130.28:22-0.37:125:02Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:573.33:062.59:160.29:16-0.37:125:02Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:563.44:062.410:170.210:10-0.37:125:03Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:513.45:012.411:130.211:01-0.27:135:04Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:393.45:492.412:010.17:135:04Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:233.46:332.412:470.17:135:05New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:053.46:592.412:33-0.21:300.17:145:06New Moon31Mon
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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