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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 6m at 1:59 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:53 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:483.36:582.412:17-0.11:120.17:145:06Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:273.37:392.412:58-0.21:540.07:145:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:073.38:212.51:40-0.22:340.07:145:08Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:473.39:032.52:22-0.23:13-0.17:145:08Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:253.39:442.63:04-0.23:51-0.17:145:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:033.210:272.63:46-0.14:30-0.17:145:10Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:443.111:172.74:330.05:13-0.27:145:11Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:303.05:260.06:02-0.27:145:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:132.812:232.86:280.16:53-0.37:145:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:123.01:202.77:310.17:46-0.47:145:14Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:123.12:202.68:330.18:41-0.57:145:15Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:153.33:262.69:370.09:39-0.67:145:15Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:183.54:312.610:40-0.110:38-0.77:145:16Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:163.75:302.711:38-0.311:35-0.87:145:17Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:093.86:242.812:32-0.47:135:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:023.97:192.912:30-0.91:26-0.57:135:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:543.88:142.91:25-0.82:17-0.67:135:20New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:453.79:083.02:19-0.83:06-0.67:135:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:333.59:592.93:11-0.63:52-0.67:125:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:203.310:502.94:01-0.54:38-0.57:125:23Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:083.011:422.84:53-0.25:25-0.37:115:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:572.85:480.06:15-0.27:115:25First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:362.812:472.56:460.27:04-0.17:105:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:282.71:362.37:410.37:51-0.17:105:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:202.72:272.28:360.48:390.07:095:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:142.83:212.19:310.49:280.07:095:29Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:072.84:162.110:260.310:18-0.17:085:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:562.95:052.211:150.211:05-0.17:085:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:403.05:492.311:590.111:50-0.27:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:203.16:302.412:420.07:065:33Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:003.27:122.512:33-0.31:23-0.17:065:34Full Moon31Sat
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 4:56 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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