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 1h 48m 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 - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:073.611:183.14:470.55:210.76:397:34Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:483.611:563.05:230.66:060.96:407:32Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:343.56:040.76:581.06:407:31First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:382.81:253.46:510.87:541.16:417:30First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:282.72:183.47:440.88:481.26:427:28First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:212.73:133.48:380.89:411.26:437:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:182.74:103.59:320.810:351.16:437:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:202.85:063.610:290.711:260.96:447:24Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:203.15:563.711:270.66:457:23Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:123.46:413.912:130.712:200.46:457:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:593.77:253.912:550.51:110.36:467:20Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:464.08:103.91:380.32:030.26:477:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:354.28:573.92:220.12:550.16:487:17Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:264.49:453.83:080.03:480.16:487:16Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:184.510:343.63:540.04:390.26:497:14Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:114.511:253.54:420.05:330.46:507:13Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:074.35:320.16:320.66:507:11Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:223.31:094.26:300.27:360.76:517:10Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:253.22:134.07:350.48:400.86:527:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:313.13:153.98:410.59:410.96:537:07Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:363.14:183.89:440.610:400.86:537:06Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:423.25:183.810:480.611:350.86:547:04Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:413.46:093.711:470.66:557:03Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:313.56:543.712:220.712:390.66:567:01Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:143.77:343.61:030.61:260.66:567:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:553.87:143.51:420.61:100.65:575:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:353.97:533.41:200.61:530.65:585:57New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:153.98:313.31:570.62:350.65:585:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:543.99:083.22:340.63:150.75:595:54Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:323.89:443.13:090.73:540.86:005:53Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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