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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 9:59 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:212.69:443.33:310.23:230.25:536:27Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:542.510:223.34:110.33:570.25:526:28Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:292.411:073.34:540.44:350.25:516:29Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:132.35:450.55:220.35:496:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:003.312:082.36:430.66:230.35:486:30First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:003.21:122.37:400.67:280.25:466:31First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:013.32:192.58:360.58:330.25:456:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:053.33:292.79:330.39:400.05:446:33Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:083.44:343.110:270.110:45-0.15:426:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:043.45:303.511:18-0.111:45-0.35:416:34Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:553.46:223.812:05-0.35:406:35Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:443.47:144.112:41-0.412:52-0.55:386:36Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:343.38:064.21:37-0.41:41-0.65:376:37Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:263.28:584.22:31-0.42:29-0.65:366:37Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:163.09:504.13:23-0.33:18-0.55:356:38Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:072.910:423.94:14-0.14:07-0.35:336:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:002.711:383.65:080.15:00-0.15:326:40Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:582.66:070.35:590.25:316:41Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:373.412:592.57:070.57:020.35:306:41Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:353.21:592.58:040.58:030.55:286:42Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:323.02:592.58:570.69:020.55:276:43Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:282.93:572.69:480.510:010.55:266:44Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:212.94:482.810:340.510:540.55:256:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:072.96:303.012:140.46:247:45Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:462.87:083.212:410.412:500.36:227:46Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:232.87:453.31:240.31:250.26:217:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:002.78:233.42:070.32:010.26:207:48New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:372.79:013.52:490.32:370.26:197:49New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:152.69:403.63:310.23:140.26:187:49New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:532.510:193.64:110.33:510.26:177:50Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 1:23 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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