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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 03m at 7:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:143.56:393.712:01-0.412:25-0.45:546:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:033.47:324.012:57-0.51:13-0.55:536:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:533.38:244.11:53-0.52:01-0.65:516:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:443.29:154.12:47-0.42:48-0.65:506:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:333.010:063.93:38-0.33:35-0.55:496:30Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:222.810:583.74:29-0.14:23-0.35:476:31Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:152.611:553.55:240.25:160.05:466:31Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:132.56:240.46:160.25:456:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:533.31:122.47:230.57:170.35:436:33Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:513.12:122.48:190.68:160.45:426:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:493.03:122.49:140.69:160.55:416:35Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:462.94:112.510:060.610:140.55:396:35Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:382.95:002.710:510.511:050.45:386:36Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:212.95:412.911:290.411:510.35:376:37Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:592.96:193.112:050.35:356:38Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:362.86:573.312:340.312:400.25:346:38New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:122.87:343.41:170.21:150.25:336:39New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:502.78:123.51:590.21:510.15:326:40New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:272.68:513.52:400.22:270.15:306:41New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:032.69:303.63:210.23:030.15:296:42Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:402.510:123.54:020.33:410.25:286:42Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:212.511:003.54:470.44:240.25:276:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:112.411:563.45:390.55:180.25:266:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:132.56:380.56:240.35:246:45First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:573.41:202.67:340.47:320.35:236:46First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:583.33:272.89:290.39:380.26:227:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:593.34:343.110:230.210:460.16:217:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:013.35:363.411:170.011:500.06:207:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:583.36:313.812:07-0.26:197:49Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:493.27:214.012:49-0.112:55-0.46:187:50Full Moon30Thu
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 10:35 am — 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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