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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:48 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 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 - Jun 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:233.62:332.58:510.38:320.15:548:15Full Moon1Thu
2Fri3:043.53:152.59:310.49:130.25:548:15Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:443.43:572.510:110.49:560.35:548:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:253.34:432.510:530.410:430.45:538:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:083.25:332.611:370.411:360.55:538:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:533.06:262.612:240.45:538:17Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:402.97:192.812:340.61:100.45:538:18Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:282.88:122.91:330.61:550.35:538:18Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:182.69:063.12:310.62:400.35:538:19Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:112.510:003.33:290.63:250.25:538:19Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:052.510:503.54:240.54:110.15:538:20Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:552.511:373.75:170.44:580.05:538:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:422.56:070.35:45-0.15:538:21New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:243.912:292.66:560.26:34-0.25:538:21New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:124.01:192.77:460.27:26-0.35:538:21New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:024.02:122.88:340.18:20-0.45:538:22New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:524.03:082.99:220.09:15-0.35:538:22Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:433.94:063.010:10-0.110:12-0.25:538:22Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:363.85:073.211:01-0.211:13-0.15:538:23Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:303.66:093.311:54-0.25:548:23First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:263.37:113.412:190.112:49-0.25:548:23First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:233.18:123.51:250.21:43-0.25:548:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:222.99:133.62:290.32:36-0.25:548:23Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:222.710:123.63:320.43:30-0.15:558:23Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:222.611:063.74:330.44:23-0.15:558:24Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:162.511:553.75:280.45:140.05:558:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:042.56:190.46:010.15:568:24Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:403.612:482.57:060.46:460.15:568:24Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:223.61:302.57:490.47:290.25:568:24Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:023.52:112.58:290.48:100.25:578:24Full 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 11:38 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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