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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 8:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:41 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jun 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:532.77:243.71:040.312:550.05:548:14New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:352.88:073.81:500.21:38-0.15:548:15New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:192.88:533.92:380.12:23-0.25:548:15New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:082.89:424.03:260.03:11-0.25:538:16New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:582.810:314.04:130.04:00-0.25:538:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:502.811:213.95:000.04:51-0.25:538:17Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:452.95:510.05:46-0.15:538:18Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:153.712:462.96:450.06:500.15:538:18First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:133.61:503.07:420.07:570.15:538:19First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:113.42:523.28:37-0.19:020.25:538:19First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:093.23:543.39:30-0.110:060.25:538:19First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:093.14:553.510:23-0.211:100.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:093.05:513.711:17-0.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:042.96:413.812:090.212:07-0.25:538:21Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:532.87:283.91:020.112:55-0.25:538:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:412.88:143.91:530.11:41-0.25:538:21Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:282.79:003.82:410.12:28-0.15:538:22Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:162.79:453.73:280.13:140.05:538:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:022.710:283.64:110.23:580.15:538:22Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:462.611:093.54:520.24:410.25:538:23Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:302.611:513.35:340.35:250.35:538:23Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:172.66:180.46:130.55:548:23Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:353.11:082.67:040.47:080.65:548:23Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:213.01:582.77:500.48:040.75:548:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:072.82:482.88:330.48:580.75:558:23Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:522.73:382.99:160.39:520.75:558:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:412.64:303.19:590.310:490.65:558:24Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:352.65:223.410:460.211:430.55:568:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:292.66:113.611:340.15:568:24Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:182.76:563.812:340.312:21-0.15:568:24Waning Crescent30Sun
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 12:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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