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 : 8:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 2:36 pm (2.9 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 - Jun 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:213.212:472.57:000.56:490.55:548:14Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:093.21:422.67:490.47:500.55:548:15Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:593.12:382.88:350.38:490.55:538:15Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:513.03:343.09:210.29:500.45:538:16Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:463.04:343.310:090.010:520.35:538:17Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:462.95:313.711:00-0.111:520.15:538:17Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:443.06:254.011:52-0.35:538:18Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:383.07:164.212:490.012:43-0.55:538:18New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:303.08:094.31:44-0.21:35-0.65:538:19New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:253.09:044.42:39-0.22:29-0.65:528:19New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:223.09:594.33:34-0.33:25-0.65:528:20New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:193.010:534.14:26-0.24:20-0.55:528:20Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:163.011:473.95:18-0.25:16-0.35:528:20Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:153.06:13-0.16:15-0.15:528:21Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:433.61:173.07:090.07:200.25:538:21First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:393.42:173.08:050.08:240.35:538:21First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:343.13:143.08:560.19:240.45:538:22First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:272.94:113.19:440.110:230.55:538:22First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:212.75:053.210:320.211:200.55:538:22Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:142.65:533.311:180.25:538:23Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:022.66:363.412:110.512:020.25:538:23Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:452.57:163.512:570.512:420.25:548:23Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:252.57:553.51:400.41:220.25:548:23Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:052.58:363.52:230.42:030.25:548:23Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:472.59:163.53:050.42:440.25:558:23Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:292.59:563.53:460.33:260.25:558:23Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:102.510:343.54:250.34:070.25:558:24Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:502.611:113.45:030.34:470.35:568:24Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:322.611:513.35:420.35:320.45:568:24Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:202.76:240.36:240.45:568:24Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 5:40 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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