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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 11:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 4:55 am (2.8 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:073.44:322.810:280.210:38-0.15:546:27Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:053.45:283.111:210.011:36-0.25:536:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:553.46:183.312:08-0.15:516:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:423.37:063.512:30-0.212:53-0.25:506:29Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:273.27:523.61:21-0.21:36-0.25:496:30Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:123.18:373.62:10-0.22:17-0.25:476:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:553.09:193.62:56-0.12:57-0.15:466:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:362.810:013.53:390.03:350.05:446:32Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:162.610:433.44:220.24:140.15:436:33Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:582.511:303.25:080.44:570.35:426:34Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:452.45:590.55:460.45:406:35Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:213.112:372.36:530.66:410.55:396:35Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:143.01:312.37:460.77:370.55:386:36Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:072.92:272.38:370.78:330.55:376:37Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:022.93:262.49:280.69:300.55:356:38Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:573.04:222.710:160.510:270.45:346:39Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:473.05:092.911:000.311:180.25:336:39Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:303.15:523.211:400.25:316:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:113.16:343.512:070.112:190.05:306:41New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:523.17:183.712:550.01:00-0.15:296:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:363.18:053.91:44-0.11:42-0.25:286:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:233.08:544.02:33-0.12:27-0.35:276:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:102.99:444.03:22-0.13:13-0.35:256:44Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:002.810:373.94:120.04:02-0.35:246:45Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:542.711:353.85:070.14:57-0.15:236:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:572.76:080.26:020.05:226:47First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:383.62:042.78:110.38:100.16:217:47First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:413.53:102.89:100.29:170.26:207:48First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:433.44:172.910:080.210:240.26:197:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:453.35:203.111:030.111:280.26:177:50Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 7:59 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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