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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 13m at 10:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:11 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:053.312:262.56:330.46:270.56:167:51Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:513.11:172.57:240.57:210.56:147:52First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:413.02:092.58:130.58:170.66:137:53First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:303.03:022.69:010.59:120.56:127:54First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:212.93:572.89:480.410:080.56:127:54First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:162.94:533.010:360.311:060.36:117:55Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:113.05:453.311:240.16:107:56Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:023.16:333.612:000.212:11-0.16:097:57Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:493.17:203.912:520.012:57-0.36:087:58Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:373.28:094.11:43-0.11:44-0.46:077:58Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:273.29:014.22:36-0.22:34-0.56:067:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:203.29:544.23:28-0.33:26-0.56:058:00Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:143.210:474.24:20-0.34:18-0.56:048:01Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:093.111:414.05:12-0.35:12-0.46:048:02Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:083.16:06-0.26:10-0.26:038:02Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:393.81:113.17:06-0.17:160.06:028:03Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:393.62:143.18:050.08:210.16:028:04Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:383.43:153.19:010.09:240.26:018:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:363.24:163.29:550.010:270.36:008:05Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:353.15:153.310:480.011:270.36:008:06Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:313.06:063.411:380.05:598:07Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:202.96:513.512:210.312:240.05:588:08Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:042.87:333.61:080.21:060.05:588:08New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:462.88:133.61:530.21:470.05:578:09New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:282.78:553.62:370.22:270.15:578:10New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:102.79:353.53:200.23:080.15:568:10New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:522.710:153.54:000.23:490.25:568:11Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:322.610:533.44:390.34:280.25:558:12Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:122.611:323.35:190.35:080.35:558:12Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:542.66:010.45:530.45:558:13Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:133.212:422.66:460.46:440.55:548:14Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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