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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:09 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 11m at 2:00 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Oct 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:444.15:170.46:030.67:016:50Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:033.312:363.96:060.66:580.87:026:49Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:573.21:303.77:000.87:551.07:036:48Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:523.02:243.67:570.98:481.07:046:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:463.03:173.58:530.99:391.07:046:45Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:413.04:113.49:471.010:291.07:056:43Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:373.15:033.410:420.911:170.97:066:42Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:283.35:503.511:340.97:076:41Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:133.56:323.512:000.812:210.87:086:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:533.67:103.512:390.71:050.77:086:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:323.87:483.51:170.61:480.67:096:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:113.98:273.51:550.52:310.57:106:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:524.19:083.42:350.43:160.57:116:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:344.19:503.43:150.44:000.57:126:33Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:184.210:333.33:570.44:440.57:126:32Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:044.111:203.34:400.45:320.67:136:30Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:554.15:280.46:250.67:146:29Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:153.212:534.06:240.57:250.67:156:28First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:193.21:553.97:300.58:250.67:166:27First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:253.32:573.88:360.59:220.57:176:25First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:293.53:593.89:410.510:190.47:186:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:343.75:013.810:460.411:150.37:186:23Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:353.95:583.811:480.37:196:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:294.16:483.712:070.112:440.27:206:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:184.37:373.712:550.01:360.27:216:20Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:064.48:253.61:430.02:270.27:226:19Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:544.38:133.51:300.02:170.26:235:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:424.39:013.42:160.13:040.36:245:16Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:284.19:473.23:010.23:490.46:255:15Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:133.910:333.13:450.44:350.56:265:14Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:593.711:233.04:310.55:240.76:265:13Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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