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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 04m at 1:10 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jan 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:213.21:282.77:390.27:48-0.47:145:06Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:213.32:272.58:430.28:41-0.47:145:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:243.43:302.49:480.29:38-0.47:145:07Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:253.64:342.410:510.110:36-0.57:145:08Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:213.75:312.411:480.011:32-0.57:145:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:133.76:232.412:400.07:145:10New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:033.77:142.512:24-0.51:31-0.17:145:11New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:523.68:062.51:16-0.52:20-0.17:145:11New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:393.58:562.52:07-0.43:04-0.17:145:12New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:243.39:432.52:56-0.33:45-0.17:145:13Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:053.110:292.53:42-0.24:25-0.17:145:14Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:462.911:162.64:280.05:050.07:145:15Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:282.75:180.25:470.07:145:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:052.612:122.46:130.36:310.17:145:17First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:552.612:572.27:100.47:150.17:145:18First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:442.71:432.18:040.57:580.17:135:19First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:342.72:322.08:590.58:440.17:135:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:292.83:291.99:560.59:340.07:135:21Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:233.04:262.010:500.410:26-0.17:125:22Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:123.15:162.111:390.311:16-0.27:125:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:573.36:012.212:250.17:125:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:413.46:472.312:03-0.41:100.07:115:25Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:263.57:372.512:52-0.51:54-0.27:115:26Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:113.58:282.71:43-0.52:37-0.37:105:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:563.59:182.92:34-0.53:19-0.47:105:28Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:413.310:093.03:25-0.54:00-0.57:095:29Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:263.111:033.24:18-0.44:44-0.67:095:30Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:152.95:15-0.25:33-0.57:085:31Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:013.212:102.66:19-0.16:27-0.57:075:32Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:013.31:072.47:240.17:23-0.57:075:33Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:023.32:082.38:280.28:21-0.47:065:34Third Quarter31Sun
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 4:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 First Quarter (36% 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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