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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 3:51 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:023.510:163.43:530.54:150.66:397:34Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:393.610:503.34:280.54:550.76:397:33Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:183.611:263.25:030.55:380.86:407:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:013.65:410.66:270.96:417:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:073.112:523.66:270.67:230.96:427:29Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:583.01:503.77:220.68:220.96:427:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:583.02:493.78:210.59:190.96:437:26Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:013.13:523.89:210.510:170.86:447:25Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:093.24:563.910:230.311:160.66:447:23Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:163.55:544.111:270.26:457:22Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:153.86:474.212:100.412:260.06:467:20Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:094.17:374.21:010.11:23-0.16:477:19New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:024.38:284.21:500.02:19-0.16:477:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:564.49:204.12:41-0.13:14-0.16:487:16New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:504.510:113.93:30-0.14:070.06:497:15Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:424.411:013.74:19-0.14:590.26:497:13Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:354.311:533.55:070.15:520.46:507:12Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:304.15:590.36:500.66:517:10First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:493.31:273.96:550.57:500.86:527:09First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:473.22:243.77:550.68:480.96:527:08First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:443.13:203.68:520.89:421.06:537:06First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:413.04:173.59:480.810:361.06:547:05Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:393.15:113.510:440.811:260.96:557:03Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:323.24:583.510:360.811:090.95:556:02Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:173.45:393.511:230.711:480.85:566:00Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:573.56:173.612:070.75:575:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:363.66:543.512:250.712:480.65:575:58Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:143.87:323.51:020.61:300.65:585:56Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:533.88:093.41:390.62:120.65:595:55Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:323.98:463.42:160.62:530.66:005:53Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 6:58 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 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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