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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 4:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:522.910:253.83:57-0.23:53-0.45:536:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:412.75:480.05:42-0.26:527:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:183.612:342.66:440.36:360.16:507:29First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:153.41:322.47:440.47:370.26:497:30First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:133.22:312.38:420.68:370.46:487:30First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:103.03:302.39:380.69:350.56:467:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:082.94:312.410:320.610:340.56:457:32Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:042.95:272.611:220.611:300.46:447:33Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:532.96:132.812:040.56:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:342.96:533.012:200.412:420.46:417:34Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:112.97:313.11:040.31:170.36:407:35Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:482.88:083.31:470.21:520.26:387:36Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:242.88:463.42:300.22:270.16:377:37Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:022.79:253.53:120.23:030.16:367:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:392.610:043.63:530.23:390.16:347:38Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:162.610:453.64:340.24:170.16:337:39Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:542.511:293.55:170.34:560.16:327:40Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:382.56:050.45:430.26:317:41Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:213.512:332.47:010.56:420.26:297:42Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:213.41:392.58:000.57:500.26:287:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:223.42:462.68:560.48:580.26:277:43Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:233.33:542.99:510.310:050.16:267:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:263.35:013.210:460.111:120.06:257:45Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:273.36:003.511:39-0.16:237:46Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:203.36:523.812:14-0.112:28-0.36:227:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:103.27:424.11:11-0.21:15-0.46:217:47New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:593.18:324.12:05-0.22:03-0.46:207:48New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:493.09:234.12:59-0.22:51-0.46:197:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:402.910:124.03:50-0.13:40-0.36:187:50Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:292.811:013.84:380.04:27-0.26:177:50Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 7:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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