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 1h 19m 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 - Jul 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:353.21:142.97:100.37:240.55:578:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:253.12:103.17:570.28:260.55:578:23Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:173.03:063.38:450.19:260.45:588:23Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:122.94:063.59:34-0.110:290.45:588:23Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:132.85:083.810:28-0.211:320.25:598:23Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:172.86:064.011:25-0.35:598:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:162.97:004.212:300.112:21-0.56:008:23Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:113.07:534.31:260.01:17-0.56:008:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:073.18:484.32:21-0.12:13-0.56:018:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:053.19:424.23:15-0.13:10-0.56:018:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:023.210:344.14:07-0.24:05-0.46:028:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:573.211:243.84:56-0.24:59-0.26:038:21Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:523.25:45-0.15:550.06:038:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:153.612:503.26:360.06:540.36:048:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:073.31:463.27:280.17:560.56:048:20First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:593.02:413.28:170.28:540.66:058:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:502.83:333.29:040.39:500.76:068:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:412.64:273.29:510.310:460.76:068:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:352.55:203.310:390.411:400.76:078:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:282.56:063.411:270.36:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:142.56:493.512:280.712:120.36:088:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:572.67:293.61:120.612:550.36:098:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:372.68:093.61:540.51:370.26:108:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:192.78:503.62:360.52:200.26:118:15Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:022.79:303.63:170.43:030.26:118:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:442.810:083.63:560.43:460.26:128:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:262.910:463.54:330.34:290.36:138:13Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:083.011:243.45:090.35:140.36:138:12Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:543.25:490.36:050.46:148:11Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:073.312:473.36:330.27:040.56:158:10Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:563.11:443.57:220.28:060.66:168:10Third Quarter31Fri
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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