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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 6:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:20 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:543.21:393.67:070.07:580.56:168:09Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:492.92:363.68:010.18:580.76:178:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:432.73:323.58:540.39:560.86:178:08Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:392.64:313.49:460.410:550.96:188:07Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:382.55:273.510:410.411:500.96:198:06Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:342.66:163.511:330.46:208:05Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:222.66:583.512:370.812:220.46:208:04Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:052.77:373.61:190.71:060.46:218:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:462.88:163.61:590.71:490.46:228:02New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:282.98:543.52:370.62:320.46:238:01New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:093.19:303.53:140.53:150.46:238:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:483.210:053.43:480.53:560.46:247:59Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:263.310:383.34:210.44:360.56:257:58Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:043.411:113.14:530.45:180.66:267:56Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:453.511:483.05:270.46:050.76:267:55Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:333.56:060.47:010.86:277:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:332.91:283.66:550.48:010.96:287:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:272.82:283.77:510.49:010.96:297:52First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:272.73:313.88:490.310:030.96:297:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:332.84:383.99:520.211:050.76:307:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:462.95:414.010:580.16:317:48Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:533.26:364.212:030.612:010.06:327:47Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:513.47:274.212:560.31:00-0.16:327:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:463.78:184.21:450.11:58-0.26:337:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:413.99:084.12:340.02:55-0.16:347:43Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:354.19:583.93:22-0.13:49-0.16:347:42Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:274.110:453.74:08-0.14:410.16:357:41Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:184.111:333.44:530.05:330.36:367:39Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:104.05:400.16:290.66:377:38Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:243.21:063.86:300.37:290.86:377:37Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:183.02:033.77:260.58:281.06:387:35Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 (27% 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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