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 52m 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 - Nov 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:294.57:443.51:00-0.11:550.17:276:13New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:204.78:353.41:49-0.22:500.17:286:12New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:144.79:293.32:40-0.33:430.17:296:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:084.610:243.23:33-0.24:360.27:306:10Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:024.411:203.14:26-0.15:290.37:316:09Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:594.25:210.16:270.57:326:08Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:213.011:59 AM3.95:220.36:290.66:335:07First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:273.012:593.66:300.57:270.66:345:06First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:313.01:563.47:370.68:210.66:355:06First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:323.12:523.28:390.79:110.66:365:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:313.23:473.19:400.89:580.56:375:04Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:243.44:373.010:360.710:410.56:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:093.55:212.911:250.711:200.46:385:03Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:493.66:002.912:090.66:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:263.76:372.812:510.66:405:01Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:043.77:152.712:340.41:320.66:415:01Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:433.77:542.71:120.42:140.56:425:00Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:233.78:342.61:510.42:540.66:435:00Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:023.79:132.62:310.43:340.66:444:59Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:413.69:522.53:100.54:140.66:454:59Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:213.510:362.53:500.54:570.76:464:58Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:053.411:282.64:350.65:450.66:474:58Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:553.35:310.66:350.66:484:57Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:282.712:483.26:370.67:220.56:494:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:272.91:413.17:410.68:090.36:504:57Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:263.22:373.08:430.58:580.16:514:56Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:263.53:373.09:470.49:49-0.16:524:56Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:253.94:362.910:480.210:41-0.36:534:56Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:194.25:303.011:450.111:33-0.46:544:56Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:114.46:223.012:390.06:544:56New Moon30Tue
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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