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 2h 41m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:113.810:203.03:460.74:361.06:015:51Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:533.711:012.94:240.85:231.16:025:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:423.611:502.85:080.96:171.26:025:49First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:353.56:031.07:121.26:035:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:482.81:303.57:021.08:031.16:045:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:472.92:253.58:010.98:531.06:055:45First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:473.13:223.69:000.89:430.86:055:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:493.44:173.610:010.710:310.66:065:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:443.75:083.710:590.511:170.46:075:40Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:344.15:553.811:520.36:085:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:234.46:423.812:020.212:450.26:095:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:134.67:313.712:490.01:380.16:095:37Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:054.78:233.61:38-0.12:320.16:105:35Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:594.79:163.52:29-0.13:240.26:115:34Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:534.610:103.43:20-0.14:180.46:125:33Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:494.411:083.34:130.15:150.56:135:31Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:494.25:130.36:170.66:135:30Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:133.212:523.96:190.57:190.76:145:29Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:193.21:523.77:260.68:170.76:155:28Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:223.22:513.68:300.79:110.76:165:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:243.33:483.59:320.810:020.76:175:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:213.54:413.410:310.810:480.66:185:24Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:093.65:253.311:220.711:290.66:195:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:513.76:053.212:070.76:195:22New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:293.86:433.212:070.512:490.76:205:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:073.97:213.112:430.51:310.66:215:20New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:463.98:003.01:210.52:120.66:225:18New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:253.98:383.01:590.62:520.76:235:17New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:043.89:162.92:370.63:310.76:245:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:423.89:532.83:150.64:110.86:255:15Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:223.710:342.83:530.74:550.96:265:14Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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