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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 15m at 8:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:402.55:550.45:380.46:157:51Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:083.312:252.46:430.56:260.56:147:52Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:563.21:172.47:350.67:220.66:137:53Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:473.12:122.48:260.68:200.66:127:54Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:393.13:082.69:140.59:180.56:117:54Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:333.14:072.810:020.410:180.46:117:55Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:303.15:063.110:510.211:180.26:107:56Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:263.15:593.411:390.06:097:57Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:173.26:483.812:150.112:25-0.26:087:58Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:053.27:374.11:09-0.11:12-0.46:077:58New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:543.28:284.22:02-0.22:00-0.56:067:59New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:463.19:214.32:56-0.32:51-0.56:058:00New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:403.110:154.33:50-0.33:43-0.56:048:01Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:343.011:094.24:42-0.24:36-0.56:048:02Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:313.05:36-0.15:31-0.36:038:02Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:064.012:322.96:340.06:33-0.16:028:03Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:063.71:362.97:350.17:400.16:028:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:063.52:392.98:340.18:450.26:018:05First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:043.33:412.99:280.19:480.36:008:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:013.14:413.110:210.210:500.46:008:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:583.05:363.211:110.111:470.45:598:07Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:502.96:223.311:560.15:588:08Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:342.87:033.412:370.312:370.15:588:08Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:152.77:423.51:220.31:150.15:578:09Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:552.78:223.52:060.31:540.15:578:10Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:352.69:013.62:480.32:330.15:568:10Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:162.69:413.53:300.33:120.25:568:11Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:562.510:203.54:100.33:510.25:558:12Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:352.510:583.44:490.34:300.35:558:12Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:142.411:383.35:290.45:100.45:558:13Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:572.46:130.45:550.45:548:14Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 11:50 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 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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