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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 2:02 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:28 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:582.55:443.410:590.46:178:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:512.56:303.512:060.811:50 AM0.46:178:08Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:372.67:113.512:510.812:360.46:188:07Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:182.77:503.61:320.71:190.36:198:06Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:002.88:283.62:120.62:020.36:208:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:412.99:063.52:500.52:460.46:208:04Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:223.19:423.53:260.53:280.46:218:03Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:023.210:173.44:000.44:090.46:228:02Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:393.310:503.24:330.44:500.56:238:01Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:193.411:253.15:060.45:340.66:238:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:023.55:420.46:250.76:247:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:053.012:543.56:250.47:230.86:257:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:542.91:523.67:170.48:240.86:267:57Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:512.82:533.78:140.39:240.86:267:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:532.83:573.89:140.210:270.86:277:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:022.85:043.910:180.111:290.66:287:53Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:143.06:044.111:230.06:297:52Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:173.26:574.212:250.412:25-0.16:297:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:133.57:484.21:160.21:23-0.26:307:50New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:083.78:394.12:060.12:20-0.26:317:48New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:033.99:294.02:55-0.13:16-0.16:327:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:564.010:173.83:42-0.14:090.06:327:46Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:474.111:043.64:27-0.15:010.26:337:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:384.011:523.35:120.05:530.46:347:43Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:313.95:590.26:500.76:347:42First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:433.11:263.76:510.47:490.96:357:41First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:372.92:223.67:460.58:471.06:367:40First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:322.83:183.58:400.79:431.16:377:38First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:272.74:153.49:340.710:391.16:377:37Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:262.75:113.510:290.711:321.16:387:36Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:222.86:003.511:230.76:397:34Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 5:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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