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 (tomorrow) : 7:04 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 06m at 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 - Aug 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:583.75:39-0.26:080.16:178:08Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:153.512:563.76:30-0.17:110.46:188:08First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:093.21:543.77:230.08:140.66:198:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:042.92:513.68:160.29:140.76:198:06First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:002.73:493.69:090.310:140.86:208:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:572.64:483.510:020.411:130.86:218:04Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:572.65:433.510:570.46:228:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:512.66:313.612:070.811:49 AM0.46:228:02Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:382.77:133.612:530.812:360.46:238:01Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:202.77:533.61:350.71:200.46:248:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:012.88:323.62:160.72:030.46:257:58Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:432.99:103.62:540.62:460.46:257:57Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:243.09:463.53:300.63:290.46:267:56Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:033.110:203.44:040.54:090.56:277:55Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:413.210:533.34:360.54:500.66:287:54Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:183.311:263.15:080.55:320.76:287:53Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:593.45:420.56:210.86:297:52Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:043.012:483.56:220.57:170.96:307:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:492.81:433.67:100.58:170.96:317:49Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:422.82:413.78:040.59:160.96:317:48Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:412.73:453.89:020.410:180.96:327:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:472.84:523.910:040.311:200.86:337:46Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:002.95:534.111:090.26:347:44Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:043.16:484.212:170.612:120.06:347:43Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:013.47:394.31:090.41:10-0.16:357:42New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:563.78:304.21:590.22:08-0.26:367:40New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:523.99:214.12:480.03:05-0.16:367:39New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:474.110:103.93:35-0.14:000.06:377:38Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:394.110:593.74:21-0.14:530.16:387:36Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:314.111:483.45:070.05:470.46:397:35Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:254.05:540.26:460.66:397:34Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:53 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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