34.7200’ N, 76.7108’ W

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

71°
H -°
L 68°
NE
2mph
High tide
5:23 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 39m at 5:23 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:253.35:590.56:530.95:207:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:222.71:183.46:460.47:490.95:217:12Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:132.62:153.57:370.48:480.95:227:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:102.63:173.68:310.39:490.85:227:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:172.64:213.89:310.210:490.65:237:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:262.85:184.010:340.011:430.55:247:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:263.06:104.211:33-0.25:257:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:223.27:014.212:330.312:31-0.35:257:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:183.57:534.21:230.11:29-0.35:267:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:153.78:434.12:12-0.12:26-0.35:277:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:103.99:333.93:00-0.23:21-0.25:287:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:044.010:223.63:46-0.24:160.05:287:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:594.011:133.44:33-0.15:140.35:297:01Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:563.95:240.06:160.55:306:59First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:083.112:553.86:190.27:180.75:316:58First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:052.91:533.77:150.38:180.85:316:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:022.72:523.68:100.49:180.95:326:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:012.73:533.59:070.510:171.05:336:55Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:032.74:483.610:030.511:090.95:346:54Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:572.75:343.610:560.511:530.95:346:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:422.86:143.611:430.55:356:51Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:243.06:523.612:330.812:260.55:366:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:043.17:303.61:110.71:090.55:376:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:443.28:063.51:470.61:520.55:376:47Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:243.38:423.42:210.62:330.55:386:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:013.49:153.32:540.63:140.65:396:45Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:383.59:483.23:260.63:540.75:406:43Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:153.610:213.03:580.64:360.85:406:42Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:573.611:002.94:330.65:250.95:416:41Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:483.611:472.85:150.66:231.05:426:40Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:463.76:080.67:231.15:436:38Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656502)

Common Questions About Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides

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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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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