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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 8:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 1:37 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:173.310:363.54:110.24:210.26:168:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:013.311:153.34:490.25:060.46:178:08Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:453.311:563.15:270.35:520.66:178:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:313.36:070.46:430.76:188:07Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:382.91:203.26:520.57:380.96:198:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:242.72:113.27:390.58:331.06:208:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:112.63:023.28:270.69:261.06:208:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:012.53:563.39:160.610:211.06:218:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:562.54:533.410:070.511:170.96:228:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:562.65:453.511:010.56:238:01Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:512.76:303.712:060.811:53 AM0.46:238:00Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:382.97:133.812:510.712:430.26:247:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:243.17:553.91:330.51:310.16:257:57Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:103.38:393.92:160.32:210.16:267:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:593.69:233.82:580.23:120.06:267:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:493.810:083.73:400.04:030.16:277:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:383.910:543.64:23-0.14:530.16:287:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:304.011:423.45:07-0.15:470.36:297:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:264.05:550.06:470.56:297:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:363.21:274.06:500.17:520.66:307:49Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:363.02:303.97:510.18:550.76:317:48Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:392.93:333.98:520.29:580.86:327:47Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:442.94:383.89:550.311:010.76:327:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:523.05:383.910:580.311:590.76:337:44Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:543.16:313.911:580.36:347:43Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:463.37:173.912:480.612:510.36:357:42New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:343.48:003.81:340.51:410.36:357:40New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:193.58:433.72:160.42:290.36:367:39New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:043.69:243.62:570.43:150.46:377:38New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:463.610:043.43:350.43:580.56:387:36Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:273.610:413.34:110.44:390.66:387:35Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:51 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 55% 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 (55% 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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