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 : 10:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 4:11 am (3.3 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 - Sep 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:013.37:283.81:030.61:090.36:397:34New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:443.68:103.91:440.41:560.26:407:33New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:303.78:543.92:260.32:440.26:407:31New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:173.99:393.93:090.23:330.26:417:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:054.110:243.83:530.14:220.26:427:29Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:554.111:113.64:370.15:120.36:427:27Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:474.15:230.16:070.46:437:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:033.512:464.16:160.27:090.66:447:24First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:023.41:484.07:160.38:130.66:457:23First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:063.32:504.08:190.39:140.76:457:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:093.33:543.99:210.410:160.76:467:20Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:153.34:573.910:240.411:150.66:477:19Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:193.45:544.011:260.36:477:17Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:153.66:444.012:100.512:230.36:487:16Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:053.77:303.912:580.41:140.36:497:15Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:513.88:153.91:430.42:030.36:507:13Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:373.98:583.82:260.42:500.46:507:12Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:213.99:413.63:080.43:350.46:517:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:043.910:223.53:480.44:180.56:527:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:453.811:013.34:260.55:000.76:527:07Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:263.711:413.25:050.65:430.86:537:06Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:103.65:450.76:321.06:547:05Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:253.112:593.56:320.97:251.16:557:03Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:143.01:513.57:240.98:191.16:557:02Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:072.92:433.58:181.09:101.16:567:00Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:002.93:373.59:120.910:011.16:576:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:573.04:323.510:060.910:520.96:586:57Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:543.25:253.611:020.711:400.86:586:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:463.56:123.711:550.66:596:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:333.76:563.812:240.612:450.47:006:53Waning Crescent30Wed
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 7:21 am — 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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