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 : 6:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 11:48 am (3.4 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 - Jul 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:592.88:364.02:140.12:00-0.25:578:24New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:502.89:253.93:050.12:51-0.25:588:24New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:412.810:113.83:520.13:40-0.15:588:24Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:292.710:553.64:350.24:260.15:598:23Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:152.711:383.45:170.25:120.25:598:23Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:032.76:000.36:000.46:008:23Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:213.212:532.76:450.46:540.66:008:23First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:073.01:442.87:300.47:510.76:018:23First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:522.82:332.98:140.48:450.76:018:22First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:382.73:223.08:570.49:390.86:028:22First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:252.54:143.19:400.410:340.76:038:22First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:172.55:073.310:260.311:290.76:038:21Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:112.55:563.511:140.36:048:21Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:012.56:413.612:200.612:010.26:048:21Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:472.67:253.81:070.512:480.06:058:20Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:322.78:103.91:530.41:35-0.16:068:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:202.88:584.02:400.22:25-0.16:068:19Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:122.99:464.03:270.13:17-0.26:078:19Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:043.110:333.94:120.04:09-0.26:088:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:573.211:213.84:560.05:02-0.16:088:18Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:513.35:43-0.15:580.16:098:17Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:113.612:513.56:33-0.17:020.26:108:16Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:063.31:513.67:27-0.18:070.36:108:16Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:033.12:513.78:21-0.19:110.46:118:15Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:003.03:523.79:15-0.110:140.56:128:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:012.84:543.810:110.011:170.56:138:14Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:052.85:523.911:080.06:138:13Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:032.86:433.912:150.512:040.06:148:12Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:542.87:313.91:070.412:550.06:158:11New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:422.98:173.91:560.41:440.06:168:10New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:302.99:023.82:420.42:320.16:168:10New Moon31Sun
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 2:56 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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