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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 10:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:46 pm (3.5 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 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:352.72:462.88:410.79:050.46:564:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:272.93:372.79:360.79:490.46:574:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:173.14:272.710:300.610:320.26:574:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:023.35:112.711:190.411:130.16:584:55Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:433.55:522.712:040.36:594:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:233.76:322.712:490.27:004:55New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:053.87:152.712:35-0.11:360.17:014:55New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:503.98:022.71:19-0.22:220.17:014:55New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:373.98:512.72:05-0.23:080.07:024:55Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:243.99:422.72:54-0.23:550.07:034:56Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:133.810:362.83:44-0.24:430.07:044:56Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:063.611:372.84:38-0.15:370.07:044:56Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:033.45:410.06:34-0.17:054:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:422.91:023.26:500.17:28-0.17:064:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:453.12:003.17:560.28:22-0.27:064:57First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:463.33:002.99:010.29:15-0.37:074:57Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:483.54:012.810:050.110:09-0.37:084:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:463.64:582.711:050.011:01-0.47:084:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:373.85:492.711:590.011:50-0.47:094:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:243.86:372.712:49-0.17:094:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:113.87:252.612:37-0.41:38-0.17:104:59Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:573.78:132.61:24-0.32:25-0.17:105:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:433.69:002.52:11-0.33:090.07:115:01Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:263.59:442.52:56-0.23:510.07:115:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:083.310:292.43:400.04:320.17:115:02Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:503.111:162.44:240.15:160.17:125:02Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:342.95:130.36:020.27:125:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:072.412:202.76:080.46:470.27:135:04Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:592.51:062.67:050.57:310.27:135:04Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:482.61:522.47:590.58:140.17:135:05Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:392.72:412.38:540.58:580.17:135:06Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:39 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 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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