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 1h 40m 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 - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:083.11:273.27:160.37:490.16:554:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:093.22:233.08:210.48:400.16:564:55Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:093.33:202.89:240.59:300.16:574:55Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:063.44:172.710:250.510:190.16:584:55Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:573.55:072.611:180.411:050.16:594:55Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:413.65:512.512:050.47:004:55Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:223.66:322.512:490.47:004:55New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:033.67:132.512:280.11:320.37:014:55New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:443.67:552.41:090.12:150.37:024:56New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:253.58:372.41:510.12:550.37:034:56New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:053.49:182.42:330.23:330.37:044:56Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:433.39:582.43:130.24:110.47:044:56Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:203.210:412.43:540.34:500.47:054:56Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:593.111:282.54:380.45:320.47:064:57Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:412.95:300.56:160.37:064:57First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:202.612:262.86:290.56:590.27:074:57First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:122.81:142.67:280.57:420.17:074:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:053.02:052.58:270.58:280.07:084:58First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:013.23:022.59:270.49:18-0.27:094:58Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:003.54:042.510:270.310:12-0.37:094:59Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:563.85:022.511:240.111:07-0.57:104:59Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:494.05:562.612:180.07:105:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:414.16:512.712:01-0.61:12-0.27:115:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:354.17:482.812:57-0.72:06-0.37:115:01Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:304.18:472.91:55-0.72:57-0.37:115:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:233.99:452.92:52-0.73:47-0.47:125:02Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:153.710:433.03:48-0.54:37-0.47:125:03Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:073.411:433.04:46-0.35:29-0.37:135:03Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:023.15:50-0.16:22-0.37:135:04Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:443.012:562.86:560.17:15-0.27:135:05Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:423.11:502.57:580.38:02-0.27:135:06Third Quarter31Thu
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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