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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 4:41 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:50 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:103.25:504.011:170.26:397:34Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:093.46:424.012:070.512:160.26:407:32Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:013.67:294.012:570.41:100.26:407:31New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:503.88:143.91:430.32:010.26:417:30New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:373.89:003.82:270.32:510.26:427:28New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:243.99:433.63:100.33:380.36:437:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:083.910:253.53:510.34:220.56:437:25Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:513.811:053.34:300.45:050.66:447:24Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:333.711:463.15:090.55:500.86:457:23Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:193.65:500.76:401.06:467:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:303.01:103.56:380.87:351.16:467:20First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:202.92:033.57:310.98:291.26:477:18First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:132.82:563.48:240.99:211.26:487:17First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:072.83:503.49:180.910:131.16:487:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:042.94:453.510:120.811:041.06:497:14Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:023.15:353.611:080.811:500.96:507:13Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:533.36:203.712:000.66:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:383.67:013.712:320.712:480.56:517:10Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:213.87:423.81:120.51:360.46:527:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:054.18:253.81:530.32:250.36:537:07Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:524.39:113.72:360.23:140.36:537:05Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:414.49:583.63:210.14:040.36:547:04Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:314.410:463.54:060.14:540.46:557:03Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:234.411:383.44:540.15:470.56:567:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:214.35:470.26:470.66:567:00Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:373.312:244.15:480.36:510.75:575:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:433.31:274.06:540.57:530.85:585:57Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:493.32:293.98:000.58:520.75:595:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:553.33:323.89:040.69:500.75:595:54Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:003.54:303.810:080.510:440.66:005:53Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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