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 2h 16m 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 - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:513.02:433.68:140.19:070.66:168:09Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:482.93:443.89:080.010:100.56:178:08Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:512.94:493.910:060.011:140.56:188:07Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:592.95:504.111:07-0.16:198:06Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:023.06:464.212:140.412:07-0.26:198:05Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:583.27:384.31:090.21:04-0.36:208:04New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:533.38:314.22:020.12:00-0.36:218:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:493.49:224.12:530.12:56-0.26:228:02New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:433.510:114.03:420.03:49-0.16:228:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:353.510:583.84:280.04:400.06:238:00Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:243.511:443.55:120.15:310.36:247:59Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:153.55:570.26:240.56:257:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:323.31:083.46:440.47:220.76:257:57First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:213.02:013.47:340.58:190.86:267:56First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:112.82:523.38:220.69:130.96:277:54First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:012.73:453.39:100.610:081.06:287:53First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:552.64:413.410:000.611:031.06:287:52Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:512.65:333.510:520.611:540.96:297:51Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:432.76:193.611:420.66:307:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:292.87:013.712:400.812:280.56:317:49Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:102.97:413.71:210.71:130.46:317:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:513.18:203.82:020.61:570.46:327:46Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:343.29:003.82:420.52:420.36:337:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:173.49:403.83:210.43:270.36:347:44Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:013.510:203.73:580.34:120.36:347:42Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:443.711:003.54:360.34:580.46:357:41Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:313.811:443.45:160.35:490.56:367:40Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:243.86:000.36:470.66:377:38Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:353.21:233.96:520.37:500.76:377:37Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:333.12:243.97:500.38:530.76:387:36Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:353.03:274.08:500.39:550.76:397:34Third Quarter31Mon
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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