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 2h 27m 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 - Feb 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:313.312:382.56:520.06:54-0.57:045:35Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:313.31:372.37:560.17:51-0.47:035:36Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:343.32:412.29:000.28:51-0.47:035:37Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:393.23:492.210:060.29:53-0.37:025:38Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:413.34:522.211:060.210:53-0.37:015:39Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:353.35:462.311:580.111:47-0.37:005:40Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:233.36:342.412:460.06:595:41New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:073.37:212.512:37-0.31:30-0.16:585:42New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:503.28:072.61:25-0.32:11-0.16:575:43New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:313.18:502.72:12-0.32:48-0.26:565:44New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:103.09:302.72:55-0.23:23-0.26:555:45Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:462.810:092.83:36-0.13:56-0.16:545:46Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:212.610:492.84:180.04:30-0.16:535:47Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:562.411:322.85:020.25:070.06:525:48Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:352.25:520.35:500.16:515:49First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:202.812:182.16:470.56:370.16:505:50First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:112.81:072.07:420.57:270.16:495:51First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:052.82:002.08:370.68:190.16:485:52First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:042.93:032.09:360.59:160.06:475:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:053.04:102.110:330.410:16-0.16:465:54Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:593.25:072.311:230.211:13-0.36:455:55Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:473.45:582.612:080.06:435:56Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:333.56:482.912:06-0.512:53-0.26:425:57Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:193.57:393.21:00-0.61:37-0.46:415:58Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:063.48:323.51:54-0.62:22-0.66:405:59Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:543.39:233.62:47-0.63:06-0.76:395:59Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:413.110:153.73:40-0.53:51-0.76:376:00Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:292.911:103.64:33-0.34:38-0.66:366:01Waning Gibbous28Sun
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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