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 5h 04m 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:392.73:253.28:560.59:440.96:168:09First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:282.64:183.39:430.510:390.86:178:08Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:242.65:123.410:330.411:330.76:188:07Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:202.76:013.611:240.36:198:06Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:102.86:463.812:220.612:140.26:198:05Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:563.07:303.91:080.51:010.16:208:04Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:423.28:154.01:530.31:500.06:218:03Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:313.39:024.02:380.22:41-0.16:228:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:223.59:494.03:240.03:32-0.16:228:01Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:143.610:373.94:09-0.14:24-0.16:238:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:053.811:253.84:54-0.15:160.06:247:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:003.85:42-0.16:130.26:257:58Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:173.61:003.86:34-0.17:160.36:257:57Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:153.42:013.87:320.08:200.56:267:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:153.23:023.88:300.19:230.56:277:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:153.14:043.89:280.110:250.66:287:54Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:193.05:063.910:270.111:260.66:287:52Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:223.16:023.911:270.26:297:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:183.26:523.912:210.512:210.26:307:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:073.27:373.91:100.41:110.26:317:49New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:533.38:213.91:560.41:590.26:317:48New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:393.49:053.82:400.42:460.26:327:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:243.49:463.73:210.43:300.36:337:45New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:063.410:253.54:000.44:130.46:337:44Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:473.411:033.44:360.44:540.56:347:43Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:273.411:413.25:130.55:370.76:357:41Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:103.45:520.66:250.86:367:40Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:213.112:573.46:350.77:180.96:367:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:072.91:483.47:230.88:121.06:377:37First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:552.92:393.48:130.89:051.06:387:36First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:462.83:333.59:030.79:591.06:397:35First Quarter31Mon
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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