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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 7:18 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:53 pm (3.5 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:123.011:483.75:11-0.25:17-0.35:536:27Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:112.96:120.06:17-0.15:526:28First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:483.51:112.77:130.27:190.15:506:29First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:473.32:112.78:110.38:180.25:496:30First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:463.24:122.710:080.310:180.36:487:30First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:453.15:112.711:030.311:160.36:467:31Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:393.06:022.811:520.36:457:32Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:253.06:463.012:080.212:350.26:447:33Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:053.07:263.112:540.21:140.26:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:443.08:043.21:370.21:510.16:417:34Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:233.08:433.32:200.12:280.16:407:35Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:012.99:223.33:010.13:060.16:387:36Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:392.89:593.43:420.13:420.16:377:37Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:152.810:363.44:210.24:170.16:367:38Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:502.711:143.45:000.24:540.26:347:38Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:272.611:553.35:420.35:330.36:337:39Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:102.66:300.46:200.36:327:40Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:443.31:042.67:230.47:170.36:317:41Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:403.32:042.68:180.48:190.36:297:41Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:383.33:052.89:110.39:200.26:287:42Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:383.34:103.010:050.210:240.16:277:43Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:413.35:153.311:010.011:27-0.16:267:44Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:413.46:123.611:54-0.26:257:45Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:353.57:053.912:27-0.212:45-0.46:237:45Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:263.57:574.11:23-0.41:35-0.56:227:46New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:183.48:504.22:18-0.42:26-0.66:217:47New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:123.49:444.33:14-0.53:17-0.66:207:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:053.310:364.24:07-0.44:08-0.56:197:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:573.211:284.04:58-0.34:59-0.46:187:49Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:513.05:51-0.15:52-0.26:177:50Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 10:35 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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