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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 8:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 1:53 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:052.83:523.69:120.610:191.06:397:34First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:042.74:523.610:080.711:161.16:407:33Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:042.75:453.611:040.76:407:31Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:562.86:303.612:061.011:56 AM0.76:417:30Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:413.07:103.712:490.912:420.66:427:29Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:213.17:473.71:270.81:250.66:427:27Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:003.28:243.62:040.82:080.66:437:26Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:403.49:013.62:400.72:500.66:447:24Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:193.59:363.53:140.63:320.66:457:23Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:563.610:103.43:470.64:120.66:457:22Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:333.710:443.24:200.64:530.76:467:20Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:113.711:193.14:530.65:360.86:477:19Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:553.85:290.66:270.96:477:17Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:013.012:483.86:140.77:261.06:487:16Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:532.91:493.87:100.78:271.16:497:14Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:542.92:523.88:130.69:281.06:507:13Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:012.93:583.99:170.610:290.96:507:12Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:133.05:044.010:240.411:280.76:517:10Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:233.36:034.111:310.36:527:09Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:223.66:554.212:210.512:320.26:527:07Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:153.97:444.21:090.31:290.16:537:06New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:084.28:334.11:570.12:250.06:547:04New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:014.49:233.92:440.03:190.16:557:03New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:524.410:123.73:310.04:120.26:557:02Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:424.411:003.54:160.15:020.46:567:00Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:324.311:493.35:020.25:540.66:576:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:254.15:500.46:510.86:586:57Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:423.112:223.95:440.76:511.05:585:56First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:392.91:193.76:430.87:491.15:595:55First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:372.82:163.67:410.98:451.26:005:53First Quarter30Tue
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 5:04 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 46% 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 First Quarter (46% 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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