Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 6:16 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:59 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Dec 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:143.510:252.73:390.24:310.46:564:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:563.511:072.64:220.25:170.46:564:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:353.511:452.55:020.26:010.46:574:55Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:133.55:410.26:410.46:584:55Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:222.412:503.56:190.27:200.46:594:55Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:582.41:273.56:560.27:580.47:004:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:342.42:043.47:340.38:360.47:014:55Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:112.42:413.48:120.39:150.47:014:56Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:522.43:213.38:530.39:570.47:024:56Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:382.44:043.29:400.410:420.47:034:56Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:312.54:523.110:370.411:300.37:044:56Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:282.75:423.011:400.57:044:56Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:262.96:362.812:170.212:440.47:054:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:253.17:322.71:050.11:470.47:064:57Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:243.48:322.61:54-0.12:490.37:064:57Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:223.79:302.62:45-0.23:490.17:074:57Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:173.910:252.63:37-0.44:450.07:084:58Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:094.111:172.64:29-0.55:39-0.17:084:58New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:014.15:22-0.66:32-0.17:094:59New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:102.712:534.16:16-0.77:24-0.27:094:59New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:052.71:464.07:11-0.68:14-0.27:104:59Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:012.82:383.98:06-0.69:03-0.27:105:00Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:582.83:303.69:01-0.49:53-0.27:115:01Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:562.84:223.410:00-0.210:46-0.27:115:01Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:572.95:173.111:020.011:39-0.27:125:02First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:572.96:112.812:070.27:125:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:563.07:062.612:31-0.11:090.37:125:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:543.08:032.41:22-0.12:100.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:513.19:002.32:12-0.13:090.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:433.19:532.23:010.04:030.37:135:05Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:303.23:490.04:520.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:07 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 Full Moon (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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