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 4h 45m 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 - Jul 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:162.710:383.54:270.24:150.25:578:24Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:572.711:173.55:060.24:580.25:578:24Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:422.811:593.45:460.25:460.35:588:23Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:342.96:310.26:420.45:588:23Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:483.21:303.17:200.17:440.45:598:23Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:413.12:283.38:100.08:460.45:598:23Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:363.03:273.59:01-0.19:470.36:008:23Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:353.04:303.79:55-0.210:510.36:008:23Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:402.95:313.910:52-0.311:530.16:018:22Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:433.06:274.111:50-0.46:018:22Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:403.07:204.212:500.012:45-0.56:028:22New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:353.18:134.31:45-0.11:40-0.56:028:21New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:303.29:064.22:39-0.12:36-0.56:038:21New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:263.29:584.13:31-0.23:30-0.46:048:21New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:203.210:473.94:20-0.24:23-0.26:048:20Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:133.211:363.75:07-0.15:140.06:058:20Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:053.25:550.06:080.26:068:19Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:253.41:003.16:440.17:060.46:068:19First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:153.21:543.17:340.28:040.66:078:18First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:052.92:463.18:220.38:590.76:088:18First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:542.83:383.29:090.39:530.76:088:17First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:452.64:313.29:550.410:490.86:098:17Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:392.65:223.310:430.411:410.76:108:16Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:312.66:093.411:310.36:108:15Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:172.66:513.512:290.612:170.36:118:15Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:002.77:313.61:120.61:000.26:128:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:412.88:123.71:550.51:430.26:128:13Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:232.88:533.72:370.42:270.26:138:12Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:072.99:343.73:180.33:120.16:148:12Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:513.110:143.73:580.23:560.16:158:11Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:353.210:543.64:360.24:410.26:158:10Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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