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 2h 35m at 8:05 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:512.96:283.812:030.911:55 AM0.56:407:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:393.27:113.912:470.712:460.36:407:32New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:263.57:544.01:290.51:370.26:417:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:143.88:393.92:110.32:290.16:427:29New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:044.09:263.82:540.23:220.16:437:28New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:544.210:123.73:370.04:130.26:437:26Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:454.311:003.54:210.05:050.36:447:25Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:384.311:513.35:080.06:010.56:457:23Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:364.25:590.17:030.76:457:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:483.21:394.16:580.38:080.86:467:21First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:523.02:434.08:030.49:120.96:477:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:573.03:483.99:070.510:150.96:487:18First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:043.04:523.810:110.511:150.96:487:16Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:113.15:503.811:150.66:497:15Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:083.36:383.812:080.812:120.56:507:13Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:563.47:213.812:530.71:020.56:507:12Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:393.68:013.71:330.61:490.56:517:11Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:213.78:413.62:120.62:340.66:527:09Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:013.89:203.42:490.63:170.66:527:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:413.89:573.33:250.63:590.76:537:06Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:193.810:333.23:590.64:380.86:547:05Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:573.811:083.04:340.75:190.96:557:03Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:373.711:442.95:090.86:041.06:557:02Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:223.65:490.96:561.26:567:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:272.81:143.56:371.07:521.36:576:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:202.72:103.57:341.08:471.36:586:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:182.73:073.58:331.09:401.26:586:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:192.84:043.69:310.910:321.16:596:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:233.05:023.710:320.811:220.97:006:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:233.35:533.811:310.67:016:52Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:51 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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