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 : 6:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 12:08 pm (3.6 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 - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:293.97:443.21:090.41:560.56:275:13Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:104.08:243.11:480.42:390.56:285:12Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:524.19:063.02:270.33:220.56:295:11Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:354.09:493.03:080.34:070.56:305:10Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:224.010:382.93:520.44:570.66:315:09Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:153.911:382.94:430.45:530.66:325:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:163.85:440.56:530.66:335:07Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:453.01:183.76:530.57:500.56:345:06Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:513.12:193.68:000.58:450.46:355:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:563.33:213.69:060.49:400.26:365:05Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:003.64:213.510:120.310:330.16:375:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:573.95:163.511:120.211:23-0.16:385:03Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:484.16:053.412:070.16:395:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:374.36:543.412:10-0.21:000.16:405:02New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:264.37:433.212:57-0.21:510.16:415:01New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:144.38:323.11:45-0.12:410.16:425:01New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:024.19:203.02:320.03:280.26:425:00Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:484.010:082.93:170.14:140.36:435:00Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:353.810:572.74:030.35:020.56:444:59Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:243.511:502.74:510.55:540.66:454:59Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:163.35:460.66:470.66:464:58First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:462.61:073.26:450.77:360.66:474:58First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:402.71:573.07:430.88:220.66:484:57First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:332.82:472.98:380.89:070.56:494:57First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:262.93:392.99:330.79:510.56:504:57Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:163.14:282.810:270.610:340.36:514:57Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:013.35:112.811:160.511:140.26:524:56Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:423.55:522.812:020.46:534:56Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:213.76:312.812:460.36:544:56Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:023.87:132.812:340.01:320.26:554:56Full 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 3:15 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 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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