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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2m at 3:51 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:043.37:172.412:31-0.41:28-0.17:055:35Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:483.28:042.51:20-0.32:11-0.17:045:36Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:303.18:482.62:07-0.32:49-0.17:035:37Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:093.09:292.62:51-0.23:24-0.27:025:38Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:462.810:092.73:33-0.13:58-0.17:015:39Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:212.710:492.74:150.04:33-0.17:015:40Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:572.511:322.74:590.25:100.07:005:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:352.35:500.35:520.16:595:42Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:202.712:182.16:440.46:380.16:585:43Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:102.71:052.07:390.57:260.16:575:44Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:032.81:571.98:340.58:170.16:565:45Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:012.92:581.99:330.59:120.06:555:46Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:023.04:042.010:300.410:11-0.26:545:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:573.25:032.211:210.211:07-0.36:535:48Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:453.35:542.512:080.06:525:49Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:313.56:442.812:00-0.512:53-0.26:515:50New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:173.57:353.012:54-0.61:38-0.46:505:51New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:053.58:283.31:48-0.72:22-0.66:495:52New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:523.49:203.52:42-0.73:06-0.76:485:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:393.210:123.63:34-0.63:50-0.76:465:54Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:273.011:063.64:28-0.44:37-0.76:455:55Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:182.75:26-0.25:29-0.56:445:56First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:053.512:162.56:300.06:28-0.46:435:56First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:073.41:172.37:340.27:29-0.36:425:57First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:103.22:202.28:370.38:30-0.26:415:58First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:153.23:282.29:420.39:33-0.16:395:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:193.14:332.310:420.310:35-0.16:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:143.15:272.411:340.211:30-0.16:376:01Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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 6:58 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 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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