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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 23m at 12:15 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:01 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Feb 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:083.37:182.412:37-0.31:35-0.17:055:35New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:513.48:042.51:23-0.42:17-0.27:045:36New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:343.48:512.72:10-0.42:57-0.37:035:37New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:163.39:382.92:58-0.53:37-0.47:035:38Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:593.210:273.03:46-0.44:18-0.47:025:39Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:433.011:203.14:37-0.35:03-0.57:015:40Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:332.85:36-0.25:53-0.47:005:41First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:193.212:292.66:400.06:48-0.46:595:42First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:203.21:282.57:430.07:45-0.46:585:43First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:213.32:312.38:470.18:43-0.46:575:44First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:273.33:392.39:530.19:46-0.46:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:313.44:442.410:550.010:47-0.56:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:273.55:412.511:50-0.111:44-0.56:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:183.56:322.612:41-0.26:535:48Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:073.57:232.712:37-0.51:29-0.26:525:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:543.48:122.81:29-0.52:14-0.36:515:50Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:393.38:592.82:18-0.42:56-0.36:505:51Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:213.19:432.93:05-0.33:35-0.36:495:52Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:013.010:262.93:49-0.24:12-0.26:485:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:412.711:102.84:330.04:51-0.16:475:54Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:222.511:572.85:210.15:320.06:465:55Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:062.36:140.36:180.16:445:56Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:462.812:532.27:090.47:060.26:435:56Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:372.81:422.18:020.57:550.26:425:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:302.82:352.08:570.58:460.26:415:58Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:282.83:362.19:540.59:400.16:405:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:243.04:332.210:470.410:350.06:386:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:133.15:232.411:340.211:26-0.26:376:01Waning Crescent28Thu
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 3:08 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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