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 : 8:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 29m at 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 - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:103.211:503.04:57-0.15:35-0.37:135:06Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:032.96:010.06:27-0.37:145:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:513.112:592.77:070.17:20-0.47:145:08Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:513.31:562.58:110.28:13-0.47:145:09Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:523.42:582.49:160.29:09-0.47:145:10Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:553.54:032.310:210.110:07-0.57:145:10Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:553.65:032.311:200.111:04-0.57:145:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:483.65:572.412:140.07:145:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:373.66:482.41:05-0.17:145:13New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:263.67:392.412:50-0.51:54-0.17:145:14New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:133.58:292.51:40-0.42:39-0.17:145:15New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:583.39:162.52:29-0.33:20-0.17:135:16Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:393.210:012.53:16-0.23:59-0.17:135:17Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:193.010:452.64:00-0.14:37-0.17:135:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:592.711:322.64:460.15:170.07:135:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:402.55:380.35:590.07:135:19First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:202.612:242.36:330.46:430.17:125:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:092.61:092.17:290.57:270.17:125:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:592.71:562.08:230.58:120.17:115:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:522.82:481.99:190.59:000.07:115:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:482.93:481.910:160.49:53-0.17:115:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:423.04:442.011:090.310:45-0.27:105:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:303.25:332.111:560.211:35-0.37:105:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:143.46:202.312:420.07:095:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:593.57:082.512:24-0.51:27-0.17:095:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:453.58:002.71:15-0.52:11-0.37:085:29Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:313.58:512.92:07-0.62:53-0.47:075:30Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:163.49:423.13:00-0.63:35-0.67:075:31Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:023.210:343.23:51-0.54:18-0.67:065:32Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:493.011:313.34:46-0.35:05-0.67:065:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:412.75:47-0.25:58-0.67:055:34Third Quarter31Sun
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 4:51 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 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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