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 5h 30m 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 - Nov 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:223.75:403.511:340.511:470.36:275:13Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:073.96:233.412:230.46:285:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:493.97:053.312:280.31:090.46:295:11New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:314.07:473.21:070.31:540.46:305:10New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:123.98:283.01:470.32:360.56:315:09New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:523.99:092.92:260.43:170.56:325:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:323.89:482.83:050.53:580.66:335:07Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:123.710:292.73:430.64:410.76:345:07Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:543.511:142.64:240.75:280.86:355:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:423.45:110.86:200.96:365:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:072.612:333.36:070.97:110.86:375:04First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:032.71:253.27:070.97:590.86:385:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:572.82:163.28:030.88:450.76:395:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:523.03:093.29:010.79:310.56:405:02Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:483.24:043.29:590.610:170.36:415:02Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:393.54:543.210:550.411:020.16:425:01Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:273.95:413.311:470.211:47-0.16:435:00Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:134.26:273.312:380.16:435:00Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:014.47:163.212:33-0.21:300.06:444:59Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:524.58:093.21:22-0.32:23-0.16:454:59Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:464.59:033.22:13-0.43:15-0.16:464:58Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:394.49:593.13:06-0.34:070.06:474:58Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:344.210:583.04:00-0.25:020.16:484:58Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:333.94:590.06:020.26:494:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:033.012:343.76:060.27:030.26:504:57Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:093.01:333.57:140.37:590.26:514:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:113.12:313.38:190.48:520.26:524:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:133.23:303.19:230.49:440.16:534:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:113.34:253.010:240.410:330.16:544:56Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:023.55:142.911:170.411:170.16:554:56Waning Crescent30Mon
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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