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 : 8:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 1:38 am (2.8 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 - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:583.35:48-0.26:050.05:578:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:163.512:583.46:39-0.27:090.25:578:23Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:113.21:593.57:32-0.28:150.35:588:23Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:073.02:583.68:25-0.29:170.45:588:23Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:042.83:583.79:18-0.210:210.45:588:23Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:052.75:003.710:14-0.111:240.45:598:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:082.65:573.811:11-0.16:008:23Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:052.66:483.812:210.412:06-0.16:008:23Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:572.77:353.81:130.412:57-0.16:018:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:452.78:213.82:020.31:460.06:018:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:332.79:063.72:480.32:340.06:028:22New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:212.89:493.63:310.33:210.16:028:21New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:072.810:293.44:110.34:060.26:038:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:492.911:073.34:480.34:490.36:048:21Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:322.911:443.15:250.35:330.56:048:20Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:162.96:020.46:220.66:058:20Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:232.91:033.06:430.47:160.76:068:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:052.71:523.07:270.48:110.86:068:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:492.62:413.18:110.49:040.96:078:18First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:362.53:333.28:560.410:000.96:088:18First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:272.44:293.39:440.410:570.86:088:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:262.45:263.510:370.311:520.76:098:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:272.56:173.711:320.16:108:16Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:212.77:043.912:420.512:260.06:108:15Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:112.97:514.01:300.41:18-0.16:118:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:033.18:404.02:170.22:12-0.26:128:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:583.39:294.03:040.03:07-0.26:128:13Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:523.510:173.93:50-0.14:01-0.26:138:12Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:463.711:053.74:35-0.24:55-0.16:148:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:403.811:553.55:21-0.25:520.16:158:11Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:383.86:10-0.26:540.36:158:10Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:49 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 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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