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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 8:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 2:37 am (2.7 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 - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:253.33:512.79:490.39:580.05:546:27Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:273.34:533.010:440.111:000.05:536:28Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:203.25:443.211:320.011:540.05:516:28Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:063.26:303.412:15-0.15:506:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:493.17:143.512:44-0.112:57-0.15:486:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:323.07:573.51:320.01:37-0.15:476:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:142.98:393.52:180.02:16-0.15:466:32New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:552.89:193.53:000.12:540.05:446:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:332.69:593.43:410.23:310.15:436:33Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:112.510:403.34:220.34:090.25:426:34Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:512.411:263.25:070.54:510.35:406:35Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:362.35:580.65:410.55:396:35First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:183.012:302.26:530.76:380.55:386:36First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:113.01:262.37:440.77:350.65:376:37First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:032.92:232.48:340.78:320.55:356:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:582.93:232.69:220.69:310.55:346:39Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:522.94:192.810:090.410:290.35:336:39Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:423.05:083.210:530.211:230.25:316:40Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:273.05:533.511:340.05:306:41Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:103.06:383.812:130.012:16-0.15:296:42Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:543.07:254.01:03-0.11:00-0.35:286:43Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:423.08:164.11:55-0.21:46-0.45:276:43Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:312.99:074.22:46-0.22:35-0.45:256:44Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:222.910:004.13:36-0.13:25-0.45:246:45Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:162.810:563.94:290.04:18-0.35:236:46Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:152.711:583.75:260.25:19-0.15:226:47Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:222.76:290.26:270.15:216:47Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:003.51:282.87:300.37:350.25:206:48Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:013.33:332.99:260.29:410.36:197:49Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:013.24:383.010:210.210:470.36:177:50Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:47 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 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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