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 (tomorrow) : 8:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 54m at 2:37 am (2.7 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 - Oct 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:324.510:533.74:090.04:510.27:016:51Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:244.411:443.54:570.15:450.47:026:50Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:194.25:470.36:420.67:026:48Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:403.31:164.06:430.57:430.87:036:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:393.12:143.87:430.78:420.97:046:46First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:373.03:113.78:420.89:381.07:056:44First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:353.04:093.69:390.910:321.07:066:43First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:343.05:043.510:360.911:220.97:066:41Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:283.25:533.511:300.87:076:40Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:133.36:343.512:060.912:180.87:086:39Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:543.57:123.512:450.81:020.77:096:37Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:323.67:493.51:210.71:440.77:106:36Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:093.78:263.41:570.62:260.67:106:35Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:473.89:043.42:330.63:080.67:116:34Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:253.99:413.33:090.63:490.67:126:32Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:043.910:173.23:450.64:290.77:136:31Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:433.910:553.14:220.65:120.77:146:30Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:253.911:383.05:000.65:590.87:146:29Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:143.95:450.76:540.97:156:27Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:313.01:133.86:410.77:530.97:166:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:343.02:143.87:470.78:500.87:176:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:403.13:163.88:520.69:460.77:186:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:463.34:203.89:570.510:420.57:196:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:533.55:223.811:030.411:370.37:206:21Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:523.96:163.912:050.27:216:20Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:464.27:073.912:270.11:010.17:216:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:364.47:573.81:15-0.11:560.07:226:18New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:274.58:483.72:04-0.12:500.07:236:17New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:194.59:393.52:53-0.13:430.17:246:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:094.510:293.43:41-0.14:330.27:256:15Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:594.311:193.24:290.15:230.37:266:14Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 5:47 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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