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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 10:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (3.5 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 - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:022.55:433.311:060.25:568:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:512.56:273.412:010.611:52 AM0.25:578:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:352.67:083.512:460.512:350.25:578:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:162.67:483.51:290.41:170.15:588:23New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:582.78:283.62:120.41:590.15:588:23New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:402.79:083.62:540.32:420.15:598:23New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:242.89:483.63:350.23:260.15:598:23New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:072.910:273.64:140.24:090.16:008:23Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:503.011:073.54:520.14:540.26:008:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:353.111:503.45:330.15:420.26:018:22Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:273.26:170.16:380.36:028:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:383.21:243.37:070.07:400.46:028:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:333.12:233.48:00-0.18:420.46:038:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:303.03:233.68:53-0.19:440.46:038:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:312.94:263.89:49-0.210:470.36:048:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:362.95:283.910:48-0.311:490.26:058:20Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:413.06:254.111:47-0.46:058:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:383.17:174.212:460.112:44-0.46:068:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:333.28:094.21:390.01:39-0.46:078:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:273.39:004.12:32-0.12:33-0.46:078:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:223.39:504.03:22-0.13:27-0.36:088:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:143.310:383.84:10-0.14:18-0.16:098:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:043.311:233.64:55-0.15:070.16:098:16Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:543.35:390.05:580.36:108:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:103.312:453.26:260.16:520.56:118:15Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:583.11:383.27:150.37:490.66:118:14Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:472.92:293.28:030.38:430.86:128:13Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:362.73:203.28:500.49:360.86:138:13Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:262.64:133.29:370.410:310.86:148:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:202.65:063.310:270.411:240.86:148:11Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:142.65:553.411:170.46:158:10Waning 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 1:39 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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