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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 10:05 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jan 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:423.75:522.412:090.07:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:323.76:422.41:000.07:145:07Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:213.67:332.512:44-0.51:50-0.17:145:08Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:103.68:242.51:35-0.42:36-0.17:145:09Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:553.49:122.52:24-0.33:19-0.17:145:09Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:383.39:582.53:11-0.23:59-0.17:145:10Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:183.110:442.53:56-0.14:380.07:145:11Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:592.811:312.54:430.15:190.07:145:12Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:412.65:340.36:020.17:145:13Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:212.612:252.46:310.46:450.17:145:14Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:102.61:102.27:260.57:290.17:145:15Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:592.71:572.18:200.58:120.17:145:15Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:512.82:482.09:160.58:590.07:145:16Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:462.93:462.010:130.49:500.07:135:17Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:393.14:412.011:060.310:42-0.27:135:18Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:273.25:302.111:540.211:31-0.37:135:19Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:113.46:162.312:390.17:135:20New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:563.57:042.412:19-0.41:25-0.17:125:21New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:423.67:552.61:09-0.52:10-0.27:125:22New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:283.58:472.82:02-0.62:53-0.47:125:23New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:143.59:383.02:54-0.63:35-0.57:115:24Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:003.310:313.13:46-0.54:19-0.67:115:25Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:473.111:273.24:40-0.45:05-0.67:105:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:382.85:41-0.25:57-0.57:105:27First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:273.212:352.66:460.06:52-0.57:095:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:273.31:332.47:500.17:48-0.57:095:29First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:293.32:352.28:540.28:46-0.47:085:30Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:333.33:412.210:000.29:47-0.47:075:31Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:363.34:452.211:010.210:47-0.47:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:303.35:402.311:550.111:41-0.47:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:193.36:292.412:430.07:055:34Full Moon31Wed
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 1:11 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 5% 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 (5% 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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