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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 6:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 11:48 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:043.42:302.88:280.28:390.05:546:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:063.23:342.89:270.29:420.15:536:28Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:073.24:342.910:230.210:410.15:516:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:003.25:253.111:120.111:330.15:506:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:463.16:093.211:560.15:486:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:283.16:503.312:200.112:360.05:476:31New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:093.07:313.31:050.01:160.05:466:32New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:493.08:113.41:480.01:540.05:446:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:292.98:513.42:300.12:320.15:436:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:072.89:293.43:090.13:090.15:426:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:442.710:063.33:480.23:450.25:406:35Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:202.610:463.24:290.34:230.35:396:36Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:002.511:303.25:130.45:060.45:386:36Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:462.56:030.55:570.45:366:37First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:203.112:402.56:550.56:540.45:356:38First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:123.11:362.67:460.57:510.45:346:39First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:063.12:342.78:360.48:490.35:336:39First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:043.13:363.09:280.39:490.25:316:40Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:033.24:353.310:190.110:490.05:306:41Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:583.35:273.611:09-0.211:44-0.25:296:42Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:483.36:173.911:57-0.45:286:43Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:383.47:084.112:38-0.312:46-0.55:266:43Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:293.48:024.21:32-0.41:37-0.65:256:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:233.38:564.32:26-0.42:29-0.65:246:45Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:163.39:494.23:19-0.43:21-0.65:236:46Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:113.211:444.05:12-0.35:14-0.46:227:47Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:083.16:07-0.26:11-0.26:217:47Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:423.81:103.07:070.07:150.06:207:48Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:423.62:122.98:070.18:190.26:187:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:403.43:132.99:030.19:210.36:177:50Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:56 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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