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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 10:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 3:59 pm (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 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:213.212:432.46:520.56:420.56:157:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:113.11:352.47:440.67:380.66:147:53First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:013.02:282.58:340.68:340.66:137:54First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:523.03:222.69:210.59:290.66:127:54First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:432.94:172.710:090.510:250.56:117:55First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:382.95:123.010:560.311:220.46:107:56Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:303.06:013.311:420.26:097:57Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:173.06:463.612:150.212:250.06:087:58Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:023.17:313.81:050.01:09-0.26:077:58Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:473.18:194.01:55-0.11:54-0.36:067:59Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:363.19:094.22:47-0.22:42-0.46:068:00Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:283.110:014.23:38-0.23:32-0.46:058:01Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:203.010:544.14:29-0.24:23-0.46:048:02Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:143.011:484.05:21-0.25:16-0.36:038:02Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:132.96:17-0.16:15-0.16:038:03Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:473.81:182.97:170.07:220.06:028:04Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:483.62:223.08:170.08:280.16:018:05Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:483.43:253.09:130.09:330.26:018:05Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:473.24:273.210:070.010:370.36:008:06Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:463.15:263.311:000.011:370.25:598:07Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:423.06:163.511:500.05:598:08Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:302.97:013.612:310.212:340.05:588:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:142.97:433.61:200.21:160.05:588:09New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:572.88:253.62:060.21:570.05:578:10New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:402.79:073.62:500.22:380.05:578:10New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:222.79:483.63:330.23:190.15:568:11New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:042.610:283.54:140.23:590.25:568:12Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:442.511:073.44:530.34:390.35:558:12Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:252.511:473.35:340.45:200.45:558:13Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:092.56:180.46:060.55:558:14Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:313.212:592.57:060.57:000.65:548:14First Quarter31Sun
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 7:05 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 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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