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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 9:07 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:173.48:403.72:190.62:270.46:397:34New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:583.59:183.62:550.53:120.46:397:33New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:403.79:553.53:310.43:560.46:407:31Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:213.810:343.44:070.44:410.56:417:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:053.911:143.24:440.35:280.66:427:29Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:544.05:250.46:220.76:427:27Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:003.112:514.06:140.47:240.96:437:26First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:563.01:543.97:130.48:280.96:447:25First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:012.92:593.98:180.49:300.96:457:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:092.94:063.99:230.410:340.96:457:22Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:213.05:124.010:300.411:340.76:467:20Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:303.36:094.111:360.36:477:19Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:283.56:594.112:260.512:360.26:477:17Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:203.87:474.01:140.41:310.26:487:16Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:094.08:333.92:000.32:240.26:497:15Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:594.19:203.72:440.23:150.36:507:13Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:464.110:043.63:270.24:030.46:507:12Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:314.110:473.44:080.34:490.56:517:10Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:164.011:303.24:490.45:350.76:527:09Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:023.85:300.66:250.96:527:07Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:153.012:533.76:160.87:211.16:537:06Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:052.81:483.57:100.98:181.26:547:05Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:002.72:433.58:061.09:121.36:557:03Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:552.73:383.49:021.010:051.26:557:02Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:532.84:343.49:571.010:561.26:567:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:512.95:263.510:540.911:421.06:576:59Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:433.16:103.611:460.86:586:57Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:273.46:493.612:220.912:340.76:586:56Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:073.67:263.612:590.71:190.66:596:55New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:463.97:053.61:360.61:050.56:005:53New Moon30Sun
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 11:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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