34.7200’ N, 76.7108’ W

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

72°
H 86°
L 73°
NNW
6mph
High tide
6:26 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 12:27 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 6:26 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:223.110:383.44:220.34:290.36:178:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:043.311:143.34:570.35:140.46:178:08Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:483.411:553.15:330.26:050.56:188:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:403.56:150.27:030.66:198:06Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:433.01:373.67:040.28:050.76:208:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:382.82:373.78:000.29:070.76:208:04Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:372.73:413.88:570.110:110.76:218:03Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:432.74:483.99:590.111:160.66:228:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:552.85:514.011:040.06:238:01Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:013.06:464.112:150.512:07-0.16:238:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:593.27:384.21:080.41:05-0.26:247:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:533.48:284.11:590.22:02-0.26:257:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:483.59:184.02:480.12:58-0.16:267:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:413.710:053.83:350.03:510.06:267:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:313.710:503.64:180.04:410.26:277:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:203.711:343.35:000.15:300.46:287:53Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:083.65:430.26:230.66:297:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:203.11:003.66:280.47:190.86:297:51First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:102.91:533.57:180.58:161.06:307:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:002.72:463.48:090.69:111.16:317:49First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:512.63:413.49:000.710:071.16:317:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:462.54:383.49:530.711:031.16:327:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:452.65:323.510:470.711:541.06:337:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:402.76:183.611:400.66:347:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:262.86:583.612:370.912:270.56:347:42Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:083.07:373.71:170.81:120.56:357:41Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:493.28:143.71:550.71:570.46:367:40Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:303.48:533.72:320.52:420.46:377:38Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:133.69:313.63:090.43:270.46:377:37Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:553.810:103.53:450.34:120.46:387:36Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:383.910:503.34:220.34:580.56:397:34Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656502)

Common Questions About Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

The lowest tide this week in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is 0.3 ft on Monday, Aug 31 at 4:22 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

The highest tide this week in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is 3.9 ft on Monday, Aug 31 at 10:38 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 time is high tide in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today?

High tides in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today: 6:26 am (2.8 ft), 6:58 pm (3.6 ft). The 6:58 pm high of 3.6 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today?

Low tides in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today: 12:37 am (0.9 ft), 12:27 pm (0.5 ft).

What is the tidal range in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today?

Today's tidal range in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is 3.1 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 3.4 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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