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 45m at 7:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:43 am (3.0 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 - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:242.88:553.92:400.12:27-0.16:157:52New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:092.89:424.03:270.03:11-0.26:147:53New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:562.710:314.04:140.03:58-0.26:137:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:452.711:223.95:020.14:46-0.16:127:54Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:382.75:540.25:400.06:117:55Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:193.812:402.66:530.36:440.16:107:56First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:203.61:482.77:540.37:540.26:097:57First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:213.42:542.98:510.29:020.26:087:57First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:213.33:593.09:450.110:080.26:077:58First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:223.25:023.310:390.011:140.26:077:59Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:203.15:583.511:30-0.16:068:00Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:133.06:473.712:130.212:18-0.16:058:01Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:002.97:323.81:060.11:02-0.26:048:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:452.88:173.91:560.11:46-0.16:038:02Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:312.79:013.82:440.12:29-0.16:038:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:162.79:463.73:300.13:130.06:028:04Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:012.610:293.64:140.23:560.16:018:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:432.511:113.54:560.34:370.26:018:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:262.411:553.35:390.45:200.36:008:06Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:132.46:260.56:090.55:598:07Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:423.21:072.47:160.67:050.65:598:07Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:313.02:012.48:040.68:040.75:588:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:192.92:532.68:490.59:000.75:588:09Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:062.83:452.79:310.59:560.75:578:10Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:562.74:383.010:140.410:530.65:578:10Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:482.75:293.210:580.311:480.45:568:11Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:382.66:143.511:420.15:568:12Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:242.76:593.812:380.312:250.05:558:12Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:082.77:444.01:270.21:10-0.25:558:13New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:542.78:334.12:170.11:57-0.35:558:14New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:452.79:254.13:080.02:48-0.35:548:14New Moon31Sat
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 9:53 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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