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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 9m at 8:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:41 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:583.211:173.44:510.25:020.36:168:09Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:453.311:593.25:310.25:510.56:178:08Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:333.26:120.36:440.76:178:07Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:442.91:233.26:560.47:400.86:188:07Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:302.72:133.27:430.58:350.96:198:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:172.63:043.28:290.69:291.06:208:05Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:062.53:583.39:160.610:251.06:208:04Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:002.44:553.310:070.611:211.06:218:03Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:592.55:473.511:000.56:228:02Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:522.56:323.612:110.911:51 AM0.56:238:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:382.77:143.712:560.812:390.46:238:00Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:212.87:553.81:380.71:250.36:247:59New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:053.08:373.82:190.52:120.26:257:57New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:523.29:193.83:000.43:010.26:267:56New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:393.410:013.73:390.23:500.26:267:55Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:263.610:433.64:180.14:380.26:277:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:143.811:273.44:580.15:290.36:287:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:063.95:410.16:270.56:297:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:163.21:043.96:300.17:300.66:297:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:123.02:063.97:270.28:340.76:307:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:122.93:093.98:270.29:370.86:317:48First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:162.84:143.99:280.210:420.86:327:47Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:252.85:203.910:320.211:440.76:327:46Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:322.96:174.011:360.26:337:44Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:303.17:074.012:380.612:340.26:347:43Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:213.37:544.01:270.51:270.26:357:42Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:103.48:393.92:130.42:180.26:357:40Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:583.59:223.72:560.43:080.36:367:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:443.610:043.63:360.43:540.46:377:38Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:273.610:433.44:130.44:380.56:377:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:083.611:213.24:500.55:210.76:387:35Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:19 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 32% 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 (32% 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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