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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 7:04 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:37 pm (3.6 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 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:493.13:512.110:210.310:00-0.37:045:36Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:493.34:552.211:170.111:00-0.57:035:37Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:423.55:502.512:08-0.17:025:38Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:333.76:452.712:58-0.37:015:39Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:233.77:402.912:53-0.81:47-0.57:015:40Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:143.78:373.21:50-0.82:35-0.67:005:41Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:043.59:313.32:47-0.83:20-0.76:595:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:523.310:243.43:41-0.74:06-0.76:585:43Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:413.111:203.44:36-0.54:53-0.76:575:44Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:332.85:35-0.25:45-0.66:565:45Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:183.312:292.56:390.06:41-0.46:555:46Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:183.21:262.37:410.27:37-0.36:545:47Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:173.12:252.18:430.38:34-0.26:535:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:193.03:292.19:460.49:33-0.16:525:49Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:213.04:312.110:450.410:31-0.16:515:50Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:143.05:232.211:360.311:22-0.16:505:50Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:583.16:072.312:200.26:495:51Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:393.16:492.412:09-0.11:000.26:485:52New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:183.17:312.512:53-0.11:380.16:475:53New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:563.08:112.61:36-0.12:130.06:455:54New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:332.98:502.72:18-0.12:470.06:445:55New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:072.89:272.82:58-0.13:180.06:435:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:402.710:022.93:380.03:500.06:425:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:112.510:402.94:180.14:220.06:415:58Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:452.411:233.05:020.24:580.06:405:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:242.35:530.45:410.16:386:00First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:143.012:132.26:510.46:340.16:376:01First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:113.01:102.17:490.57:320.06:366:01First Quarter28Sat
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 10:20 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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