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 : 8:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 1:38 am (2.8 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:233.55:433.511:350.511:540.37:276:13Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:133.86:303.512:290.37:286:12Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:004.27:163.512:380.11:210.27:296:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:484.48:043.51:23-0.12:140.17:306:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:384.68:553.42:10-0.23:070.07:316:09New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:314.69:483.33:00-0.24:000.07:326:08Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:254.69:423.22:51-0.23:520.16:335:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:194.410:393.13:44-0.14:470.36:345:06Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:174.211:423.14:400.15:480.46:355:06Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:193.95:440.36:500.46:365:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:493.01:213.76:530.47:490.56:375:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:533.12:203.57:590.58:440.46:385:03First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:563.13:183.39:030.69:370.46:395:03Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:573.34:143.210:050.610:260.46:405:02Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:493.45:033.111:010.611:090.36:415:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:343.65:463.011:490.511:480.36:425:01Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:133.76:262.912:330.56:435:00Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:523.77:052.912:250.31:160.46:445:00Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:303.77:442.81:030.31:580.46:444:59Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:103.78:242.71:410.32:390.56:454:59Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:493.79:032.62:200.43:180.56:464:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:283.69:412.62:580.43:580.56:474:58Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:073.510:212.53:370.54:400.66:484:57Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:483.411:072.54:180.65:260.76:494:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:343.35:050.66:160.66:504:57Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:012.512:243.26:040.77:050.66:514:56Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:592.61:163.17:060.77:510.56:524:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:552.82:093.18:060.68:370.36:534:56Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:523.13:053.09:070.59:250.16:544:56Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:513.44:043.010:090.310:15-0.16:554:56Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:49 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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