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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 7:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 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 - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:492.92:453.68:120.29:140.76:178:08Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:462.83:473.89:060.110:170.66:188:07Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:502.74:533.910:050.011:210.66:198:06Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:002.85:554.111:08-0.16:208:05Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:042.96:514.212:210.412:10-0.26:208:04Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:023.17:444.31:150.31:08-0.36:218:03New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:583.38:364.22:080.22:05-0.36:228:02New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:543.49:284.12:590.13:02-0.26:238:01New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:503.510:174.03:470.03:57-0.16:238:00Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:423.611:033.74:330.04:490.16:247:59Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:333.611:503.45:170.15:410.36:257:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:253.66:020.26:370.56:267:57Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:393.21:183.56:500.37:360.76:267:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:302.92:113.57:400.58:330.96:277:55First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:212.73:043.48:300.69:281.06:287:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:122.63:593.49:190.610:251.06:297:53First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:072.64:563.410:100.711:201.06:297:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:052.65:483.511:040.66:307:50Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:562.76:323.612:101.011:54 AM0.66:317:49Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:402.87:133.712:540.912:400.56:317:48Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:212.97:523.71:340.81:240.56:327:46Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:023.08:303.72:130.72:080.46:337:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:443.29:093.72:510.62:520.46:347:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:263.49:463.63:270.53:360.46:347:43Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:073.510:233.54:030.44:200.46:357:41Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:493.711:013.44:380.45:050.56:367:40Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:343.811:433.25:150.45:550.66:377:39Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:253.85:570.46:520.76:377:37Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:323.11:233.96:490.47:550.86:387:36Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:293.02:263.97:470.48:580.96:397:35Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:322.93:303.98:490.410:010.96:397:33Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:51 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 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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