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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 1:05 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 6:59 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:323.49:523.63:300.53:430.56:397:34New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:113.510:273.54:060.54:230.56:397:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:493.611:023.44:410.55:050.66:407:32Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:303.611:413.35:170.55:510.76:417:30Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:173.75:580.56:440.86:427:29Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:273.21:133.76:480.57:440.86:427:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:233.12:133.87:440.58:440.86:437:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:243.13:143.98:430.59:440.86:447:25First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:293.14:204.09:440.410:450.76:447:23Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:383.35:234.110:490.211:440.56:457:22Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:433.56:204.211:510.16:467:20Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:403.87:124.312:370.312:490.06:477:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:334.08:034.31:280.21:45-0.16:477:18Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:274.28:544.22:180.02:41-0.16:487:16Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:204.39:454.13:070.03:350.06:497:15Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:124.310:343.93:550.04:270.16:497:13Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:024.211:223.64:410.15:180.36:507:12Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:534.15:280.36:110.56:517:10Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:133.412:473.96:180.57:080.76:527:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:073.21:433.87:130.68:070.96:527:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:023.12:383.68:090.89:021.06:537:06Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:573.03:323.59:030.99:561.16:547:05Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:533.04:283.59:570.910:491.06:557:03Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:493.05:213.510:510.911:381.06:557:02Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:413.16:073.611:430.86:567:00Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:253.36:483.612:210.912:290.76:576:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:053.47:263.71:000.81:120.66:576:58New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:433.68:043.61:370.71:550.66:586:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:223.78:423.62:150.62:380.56:596:55New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:023.89:203.62:520.53:210.57:006:53New Moon30Thu
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 10:02 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 2% 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 (2% 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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