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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 7:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:033.18:243.31:570.02:100.05:536:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:423.09:033.32:390.02:470.05:526:28Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:202.89:413.33:190.13:230.15:516:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:572.711:193.24:590.24:590.26:497:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:342.65:410.35:370.36:487:30Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:003.212:142.56:270.46:200.46:477:31Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:463.11:012.47:190.57:120.46:457:32Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:373.01:542.48:120.68:060.46:447:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:303.02:492.49:030.69:020.46:437:33Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:253.03:482.59:550.59:590.36:417:34Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:233.14:492.810:470.310:590.26:407:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:203.25:463.111:380.211:560.06:397:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:123.36:363.412:25-0.16:377:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:593.47:253.712:50-0.21:11-0.36:367:37New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:473.48:153.91:43-0.31:57-0.46:357:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:373.49:074.12:37-0.42:46-0.56:337:39New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:293.410:004.23:31-0.53:36-0.66:327:40New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:213.310:534.14:23-0.44:25-0.66:317:40Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:133.111:484.05:16-0.35:17-0.46:307:41Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:103.06:12-0.16:14-0.26:297:42Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:473.81:122.97:140.07:17-0.16:277:43First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:483.62:162.88:150.18:220.16:267:44First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:483.43:182.89:140.29:250.26:257:44First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:483.34:212.910:110.210:270.36:247:45Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:483.25:213.011:050.211:270.36:237:46Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:433.16:113.111:540.26:217:47Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:303.16:553.312:200.212:380.16:207:48Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:113.07:353.41:070.21:170.16:197:48Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:512.98:153.41:520.21:550.16:187:49Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:312.98:543.52:350.22:330.16:177:50Full Moon30Fri
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 10:14 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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