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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 6:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:40 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Dec 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:374.48:533.02:01-0.63:06-0.26:564:55Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:314.39:503.02:55-0.53:58-0.16:574:55Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:254.010:482.93:50-0.34:510.06:584:55Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:213.811:502.84:48-0.15:490.16:594:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:183.55:510.16:470.16:594:55Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:542.91:153.26:580.37:400.27:004:55Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:542.92:093.08:010.48:300.27:014:55Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:513.03:032.89:010.59:170.27:024:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:473.13:572.610:000.510:040.27:034:56Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:383.24:472.510:540.510:470.27:034:56Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:213.35:302.511:410.411:270.17:044:56Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:013.46:102.412:240.47:054:56Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:393.46:492.412:060.11:060.37:054:56New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:183.57:292.412:450.11:490.37:064:57New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:583.58:102.41:260.12:300.37:074:57New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:393.48:512.32:060.13:100.27:074:57New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:183.49:312.32:470.13:480.27:084:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:563.310:122.43:270.14:280.27:084:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:353.210:582.44:100.25:100.27:094:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:183.111:522.54:590.35:550.27:104:59Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:073.05:590.36:430.17:105:00First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:502.712:592.87:020.37:300.07:105:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:473.01:532.78:040.38:18-0.27:115:01First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:453.22:522.69:070.29:09-0.37:115:01Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:473.53:552.610:110.110:04-0.57:125:02Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:463.84:552.611:11-0.111:00-0.67:125:03Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:404.05:502.712:07-0.27:125:03Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:334.16:442.71:02-0.37:135:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:274.17:412.712:49-0.81:56-0.37:135:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:214.08:382.81:45-0.82:49-0.47:135:05Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:143.92:41-0.73:38-0.47:135:06Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 9:27 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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