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 (tomorrow) : 6:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 11:55 pm (3.1 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 - Sep 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:213.37:514.01:300.61:290.36:407:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:063.58:354.02:110.52:180.26:417:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:543.79:193.92:530.33:090.26:427:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:433.910:043.83:340.23:590.26:437:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:324.110:493.74:160.14:490.36:437:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:224.211:373.54:590.15:420.46:447:25Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:184.25:470.26:420.66:457:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:313.31:194.16:420.37:470.76:457:22Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:323.12:224.17:430.38:510.86:467:21Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:363.03:254.08:460.49:530.86:477:19Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:413.04:314.09:490.410:560.86:477:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:493.15:334.010:540.411:540.76:487:16Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:513.26:264.011:550.46:497:15Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:433.47:133.912:440.712:490.46:507:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:303.57:563.91:290.61:390.46:507:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:153.78:393.82:110.52:260.46:517:11New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:593.79:213.62:510.53:120.56:527:09New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:423.810:003.53:290.53:560.56:527:08Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:223.810:383.34:050.64:370.76:537:06Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:013.811:153.24:410.75:190.86:547:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:413.711:543.05:170.86:050.96:557:03Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:263.65:570.96:561.16:557:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:382.91:183.56:441.07:521.26:567:01First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:292.82:123.57:391.08:461.26:576:59First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:232.73:073.58:341.09:401.26:586:58First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:202.84:043.59:291.010:331.16:586:56First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:212.95:013.610:270.911:231.06:596:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:203.15:523.811:240.77:006:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:103.46:373.912:090.812:180.57:016:52Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:563.77:203.912:510.61:080.47:016:51Full Moon30Sun
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 3:05 am — 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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