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 50m at 8:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:463.65:572.812:050.36:564:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:263.66:382.712:490.36:564:55New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:063.67:192.712:370.11:320.36:574:55New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:463.68:002.61:160.12:150.36:584:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:273.68:412.51:560.22:550.36:594:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:063.59:212.52:370.23:340.37:004:55Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:453.410:012.43:160.34:140.47:014:55Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:243.310:432.43:560.34:560.47:014:56Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:053.211:312.44:390.45:410.47:024:56Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:503.15:310.56:290.47:034:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:252.512:383.06:300.67:150.37:044:56First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:192.71:282.97:290.57:590.27:044:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:122.92:202.88:270.58:450.17:054:56First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:093.13:172.79:270.39:34-0.17:064:57Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:063.44:162.710:280.210:25-0.37:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:003.75:112.811:240.011:16-0.57:074:57Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:514.06:022.812:18-0.27:084:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:424.26:552.912:07-0.61:11-0.37:084:58Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:364.27:512.91:00-0.72:06-0.37:094:59Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:304.28:482.91:56-0.72:58-0.47:094:59Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:244.19:452.92:52-0.73:50-0.47:104:59Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:183.910:432.93:47-0.64:42-0.37:105:00Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:123.611:452.94:45-0.35:37-0.37:115:01Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:093.35:48-0.16:34-0.27:115:01Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:472.91:063.06:550.17:28-0.27:125:02Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:473.02:012.87:580.28:19-0.17:125:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:453.02:562.68:590.39:09-0.17:125:03Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:433.13:532.49:590.39:58-0.17:135:04Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:353.14:452.410:540.310:45-0.17:135:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:213.25:302.311:420.211:28-0.17:135:05Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:033.36:122.312:270.27:145:06Waning Crescent31Thu
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 11:41 am — 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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