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 37m at 4:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 am (3.7 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 - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:293.411:513.75:19-0.45:34-0.25:568:24Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:283.46:11-0.36:340.05:578:23Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:463.41:273.47:05-0.27:380.25:578:23First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:413.22:253.47:59-0.18:390.45:588:23First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:352.93:213.48:510.09:380.55:588:23First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:292.74:183.49:410.110:360.65:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:252.65:133.410:320.111:330.65:598:23Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:212.56:023.411:220.26:008:23Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:102.66:463.512:220.612:090.26:008:22Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:542.67:263.51:070.512:530.26:018:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:352.68:063.51:490.51:350.26:028:22Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:172.78:463.52:310.42:180.26:028:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:002.79:253.53:110.43:010.26:038:21Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:422.810:033.43:480.33:430.26:038:21Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:222.910:383.34:240.34:240.36:048:20Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:012.911:123.24:590.35:050.46:058:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:423.011:493.15:350.35:500.56:058:19Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:283.16:150.26:430.66:068:19Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:313.01:203.27:000.27:410.66:078:18Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:212.92:153.47:500.28:400.66:078:18Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:152.83:133.58:410.19:390.66:088:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:142.84:153.79:360.010:410.56:098:17Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:202.85:193.910:36-0.111:420.36:098:16Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:282.96:164.111:37-0.36:108:15Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:283.17:104.212:380.212:36-0.46:118:15New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:253.38:024.21:320.01:33-0.56:118:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:213.58:554.22:24-0.22:31-0.56:128:13New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:183.69:474.13:16-0.33:28-0.46:138:13New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:143.710:373.94:05-0.34:22-0.36:148:12Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:073.711:263.74:52-0.35:15-0.16:148:11Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:013.75:40-0.26:110.26:158:10Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:24 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 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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