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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 9:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:16 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Mar 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:533.14:072.510:160.210:16-0.26:356:02Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:493.35:042.711:090.011:12-0.46:336:03Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:393.55:563.011:58-0.26:326:04Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:283.66:473.212:06-0.512:46-0.46:316:05Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:173.67:403.51:00-0.71:34-0.66:296:06Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:073.68:333.61:55-0.72:22-0.76:286:07Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:583.59:273.72:49-0.73:10-0.86:276:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:483.410:203.73:42-0.63:58-0.76:266:08Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:393.211:163.74:36-0.54:49-0.66:246:09Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:353.05:34-0.25:45-0.56:236:10Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:163.51:352.87:37-0.17:45-0.37:217:11Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:163.42:352.68:390.18:46-0.27:207:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:173.33:372.69:400.29:45-0.17:197:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:193.24:412.510:400.210:460.07:177:13Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:193.15:392.611:370.211:440.07:167:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:113.16:292.712:260.27:157:15Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:553.17:132.812:340.01:090.17:137:16Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:363.17:542.91:200.01:490.17:127:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:163.18:343.02:030.02:270.07:107:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:553.09:143.12:460.03:050.07:097:18New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:333.09:533.13:270.03:410.07:087:19New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:102.910:303.24:070.04:160.07:067:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:452.811:063.24:460.14:500.17:057:21Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:192.611:453.15:260.25:260.27:047:21Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:562.56:100.36:070.27:027:22Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:293.112:402.57:010.46:560.37:017:23First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:203.11:332.47:560.57:520.36:597:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:153.12:302.58:500.48:490.26:587:24First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:133.13:322.69:440.49:480.16:577:25First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:143.24:392.810:400.210:510.06:557:26Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:163.35:413.111:350.011:52-0.26:547:27Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 (91% 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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