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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 26m at 2:57 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:024.57:213.712:39-0.21:270.06:275:13Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:554.78:143.61:29-0.32:21-0.16:275:12Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:484.79:083.52:20-0.33:140.06:285:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:424.610:023.43:11-0.24:070.16:295:11Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:374.411:003.24:04-0.15:030.26:305:10Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:354.15:010.16:040.46:315:09Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:033.112:363.96:050.37:060.56:325:08Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:073.11:363.77:120.58:030.56:335:07Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:093.12:343.58:140.68:570.56:345:06Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:103.23:313.39:160.79:490.56:355:06Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:073.34:253.210:150.710:360.56:365:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:573.45:123.211:070.611:170.46:375:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:393.55:533.111:530.611:560.46:385:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:183.66:313.012:360.56:395:03New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:563.77:093.012:320.41:180.56:405:02New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:343.77:492.91:100.41:590.56:415:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:133.78:282.81:480.42:400.56:425:01New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:513.79:062.82:260.43:200.56:435:00Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:293.79:442.73:040.43:590.56:445:00Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:083.610:242.63:420.54:410.66:454:59Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:493.511:102.64:230.65:280.66:464:59Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:373.45:120.66:190.66:474:58First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:062.712:303.36:120.67:100.56:484:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:052.81:253.37:150.67:590.46:484:57First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:043.02:213.28:170.58:490.26:494:57First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:053.33:213.29:190.49:400.06:504:57Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:053.64:213.210:220.210:32-0.26:514:57Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:013.95:163.211:200.011:23-0.46:524:56Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:534.26:073.312:16-0.16:534:56Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:444.47:003.212:13-0.51:10-0.26:544:56Full Moon30Sat
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 6:08 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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