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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 9:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 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 - Sep 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:473.511:033.44:350.54:570.66:407:33Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:273.511:413.25:120.65:400.76:417:31Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:103.55:510.76:280.96:417:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:223.112:583.46:340.87:211.06:427:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:082.91:493.47:240.88:151.16:437:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:582.92:413.48:150.89:081.16:437:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:502.93:353.59:060.810:021.06:447:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:472.94:333.610:000.710:560.96:457:23Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:483.05:283.810:560.611:470.76:457:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:443.36:183.911:520.46:467:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:343.57:044.112:340.512:440.26:477:19Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:223.87:504.11:200.31:350.16:487:17New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:124.08:384.12:060.22:280.06:487:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:044.29:284.12:530.03:220.06:497:15New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:574.410:184.03:41-0.14:140.06:507:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:494.411:093.84:29-0.15:070.26:507:12Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:444.45:180.06:040.36:517:10Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:043.612:434.26:120.17:060.56:527:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:043.41:454.17:130.38:100.66:537:07First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:073.32:474.08:160.49:110.76:537:06First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:093.33:483.99:180.510:110.86:547:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:123.34:503.810:190.611:090.76:557:03Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:143.35:463.811:190.66:567:02Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:073.46:333.812:010.712:130.66:567:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:533.67:163.812:460.61:010.56:576:59Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:353.77:563.71:270.61:450.56:586:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:163.78:363.62:060.62:290.56:586:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:563.89:163.52:450.63:110.66:596:55Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:363.89:543.43:220.63:520.67:006:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:143.810:313.33:580.64:320.77:016:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 6:21 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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