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 (tomorrow) : 8:00 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 10m at 1:38 am (2.8 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:443.78:022.81:12-0.82:08-0.57:045:36New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:353.68:562.92:08-0.72:55-0.57:045:37New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:233.49:473.03:01-0.63:40-0.57:035:38Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:083.210:373.03:52-0.54:23-0.57:025:39Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:542.911:282.94:43-0.25:07-0.37:015:40Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:412.75:370.05:54-0.27:005:41First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:202.912:302.46:350.26:43-0.16:595:42First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:122.81:192.27:320.37:300.06:585:43First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:042.82:102.08:260.48:180.16:585:44First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:582.83:042.09:230.59:090.16:575:45Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:552.84:022.010:200.510:020.16:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:482.94:552.011:110.410:530.06:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:333.05:402.111:550.311:40-0.16:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:143.16:222.312:370.26:535:48Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:543.27:042.412:24-0.21:170.16:525:49Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:343.27:462.61:08-0.21:560.06:505:50Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:133.28:292.71:53-0.32:33-0.16:495:51Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:513.19:112.92:38-0.33:09-0.26:485:52Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:293.09:543.03:22-0.23:45-0.36:475:53Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:082.910:403.24:08-0.24:23-0.36:465:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:512.711:323.24:59-0.15:07-0.36:455:55Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:412.55:580.15:58-0.36:445:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:313.312:382.47:010.26:56-0.36:425:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:333.31:402.38:040.27:56-0.36:415:58Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:383.32:482.39:080.29:00-0.36:405:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:463.44:012.410:140.210:07-0.46:396:00Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:503.55:052.611:130.011:10-0.56:386:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:453.56:012.812:06-0.16:366:01Waning Crescent28Mon
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 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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