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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 9:07 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 2:37 pm (3.7 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 - Jun 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:272.83:082.88:530.49:220.75:548:14First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:132.64:003.09:340.410:180.65:548:15First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:042.64:533.210:180.311:150.55:538:15Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:582.55:433.511:050.15:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:502.56:313.712:090.411:52 AM0.05:538:16Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:382.67:173.912:590.312:40-0.25:538:17Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:252.78:074.11:490.21:29-0.35:538:18Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:162.78:594.12:400.12:21-0.45:538:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:122.89:524.13:310.03:16-0.45:528:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:082.910:444.04:21-0.14:11-0.35:528:19Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:053.011:363.85:10-0.15:07-0.25:528:19Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:053.06:01-0.16:07-0.15:528:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:303.61:083.26:56-0.17:140.15:528:20Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:273.42:103.37:50-0.18:210.35:528:21Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:233.13:093.48:43-0.19:240.45:528:21Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:192.94:083.59:33-0.110:270.45:538:21Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:172.75:073.610:25-0.111:280.45:538:22Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:152.66:003.611:17-0.15:538:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:082.56:473.712:230.412:060.05:538:22Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:552.57:313.71:120.412:520.05:538:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:392.58:143.61:580.41:370.05:538:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:232.58:573.62:430.42:210.15:548:23New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:082.59:393.53:260.43:060.15:548:23New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:522.510:193.44:060.43:490.25:548:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:342.510:573.34:440.44:300.35:548:23Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:162.611:343.25:210.45:130.45:558:23Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:002.65:590.45:590.55:558:24Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:123.012:472.76:390.46:520.65:558:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:522.91:362.87:210.47:500.75:568:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:362.72:253.08:040.38:450.75:568:24First Quarter30Mon
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 5:52 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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