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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 9:07 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:083.22:212.48:470.58:380.26:527:28First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:083.23:262.59:430.49:400.16:517:29First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:123.34:352.710:400.310:450.06:497:29Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:153.45:393.011:360.111:49-0.26:487:30Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:113.56:343.412:26-0.16:477:31Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:023.67:273.712:47-0.31:15-0.36:457:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:523.68:193.91:43-0.52:03-0.56:447:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:433.59:134.12:40-0.52:52-0.66:437:33Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:353.410:064.23:34-0.53:41-0.66:417:34Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:263.210:584.14:27-0.44:29-0.56:407:35Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:173.011:513.95:20-0.25:19-0.46:397:36Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:112.96:150.06:13-0.26:377:36Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:483.71:102.77:150.27:130.16:367:37Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:473.52:112.68:160.38:150.26:357:38Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:453.33:102.59:130.49:150.46:347:39Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:433.14:112.610:080.510:140.46:327:40Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:423.05:102.711:020.511:130.46:317:40Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:353.05:592.811:490.46:307:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:203.06:423.012:050.412:290.36:297:42Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:002.97:213.112:510.31:060.36:277:43Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:372.97:583.31:340.31:420.26:267:44New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:152.98:363.42:160.22:180.26:257:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:532.89:153.42:580.22:550.26:247:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:302.79:523.53:390.23:310.26:237:46New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:072.710:303.54:190.24:070.26:227:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:432.611:093.54:590.34:430.26:207:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:212.511:533.45:420.45:230.36:197:48Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:072.56:310.46:120.36:187:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:443.41:042.57:260.57:130.36:177:50First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:423.42:072.68:220.48:180.36:167:51First Quarter30Thu
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 11:52 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 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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