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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 10:05 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jun 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:492.98:213.81:590.11:51-0.25:548:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:362.89:073.82:470.12:37-0.15:548:14Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:242.89:513.73:320.13:220.05:548:15Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:092.710:333.54:150.14:060.15:538:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:532.711:143.44:560.24:490.25:538:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:372.711:553.25:370.35:330.35:538:17Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:242.76:200.36:220.55:538:17Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:393.11:142.77:060.47:170.65:538:18Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:252.92:052.77:520.48:120.65:538:18Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:112.82:542.98:370.39:060.75:528:19Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:582.73:453.09:200.310:000.65:528:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:482.64:383.210:050.210:560.55:528:19Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:432.65:303.410:530.111:500.45:528:20Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:362.66:183.611:420.05:528:20Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:262.77:043.812:400.312:30-0.25:528:21Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:132.87:514.01:290.11:19-0.35:528:21New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:032.98:404.12:190.02:10-0.45:538:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:573.09:324.13:09-0.13:03-0.45:538:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:523.110:234.03:58-0.23:57-0.45:538:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:473.211:133.94:47-0.34:51-0.35:538:22Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:443.35:36-0.35:48-0.25:538:23Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:063.712:443.36:29-0.36:510.05:538:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:033.51:463.47:25-0.37:570.25:548:23First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:003.22:463.58:21-0.29:000.35:548:23First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:573.03:453.59:14-0.210:020.35:548:23First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:562.94:453.610:08-0.211:040.45:548:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:562.85:423.611:03-0.15:558:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:522.76:313.712:010.311:55 AM-0.15:558:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:422.77:173.712:520.312:43-0.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:282.78:003.71:390.31:280.05:568:24Full Moon30Fri
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 1:11 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 5% 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 (5% 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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