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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:43 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 11m at 11:34 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:472.79:193.63:020.32:460.05:568:24New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:342.710:013.53:440.33:320.15:578:23New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:182.710:403.44:240.34:160.25:578:23Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:012.711:193.25:010.34:590.35:588:23Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:442.811:573.15:390.35:440.55:588:23Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:302.86:180.46:340.65:598:23Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:372.91:182.97:000.47:300.75:598:23First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:202.72:073.07:440.48:250.86:008:23First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:042.62:563.18:270.49:180.86:008:22First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:512.53:483.29:120.310:140.86:018:22First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:432.44:443.410:000.311:120.76:018:22Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:432.45:393.610:520.16:028:22Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:422.56:293.812:060.611:47 AM0.06:038:21Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:342.77:173.912:560.412:39-0.16:038:21Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:252.88:064.01:440.31:32-0.36:048:20Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:183.08:564.12:330.12:26-0.36:048:20Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:143.29:464.03:22-0.13:22-0.36:058:20Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:103.410:353.94:08-0.24:17-0.36:068:19Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:043.611:243.74:54-0.35:12-0.16:068:19Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:003.65:41-0.36:110.16:078:18Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:163.41:003.76:33-0.27:150.36:088:17Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:113.22:003.77:28-0.28:190.46:088:17Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:082.92:593.78:23-0.19:210.56:098:16Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:062.84:003.79:180.010:230.66:108:16Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:072.75:013.610:150.111:250.66:118:15Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:102.65:573.711:120.16:118:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:062.76:463.712:200.612:060.16:128:13Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:542.77:303.71:080.612:550.26:138:13New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:392.88:123.61:530.51:410.26:138:12New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:242.88:533.62:350.52:260.26:148:11New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:082.99:323.53:140.43:100.36:158:10New Moon31Wed
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 2:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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