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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 01m at 12:20 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - May 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:523.53:242.99:210.29:330.16:157:51First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:553.44:303.110:180.110:390.16:147:52Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:573.35:323.411:130.011:430.06:137:53Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:543.36:273.612:05-0.26:127:54Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:453.37:163.812:41-0.112:52-0.36:117:55Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:333.28:033.91:34-0.11:38-0.36:117:55Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:213.18:513.92:26-0.12:24-0.36:107:56Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:093.09:383.93:15-0.13:10-0.26:097:57Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:562.910:233.84:020.03:54-0.16:087:58Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:412.711:073.64:470.14:370.06:077:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:252.611:523.55:310.25:200.26:067:59Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:132.56:190.46:080.46:058:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:403.31:052.57:110.57:030.56:048:01Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:313.11:592.48:030.58:000.66:048:02Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:223.02:522.58:510.68:550.66:038:02Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:112.93:452.69:360.59:510.66:028:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:022.84:392.810:220.410:470.66:028:04Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:542.85:293.011:070.311:410.56:018:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:432.86:143.311:490.26:008:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:262.86:553.512:300.312:300.16:008:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:072.87:373.71:160.21:100.05:598:07New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:492.88:213.92:030.11:53-0.15:588:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:342.89:084.02:520.02:38-0.25:588:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:232.89:574.03:400.03:26-0.25:578:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:132.810:474.04:280.04:15-0.25:578:10Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:052.811:393.95:170.05:06-0.25:568:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:032.86:100.06:040.05:568:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:353.71:072.97:070.17:100.15:558:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:353.62:113.08:050.08:180.25:558:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:343.43:143.19:000.09:230.25:558:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:333.24:163.39:53-0.110:280.25:548:14Waxing 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 3:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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