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 5h 19m 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 - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:103.211:162.14:300.05:350.37:145:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:503.211:542.15:130.06:170.37:145:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:283.25:530.06:560.37:145:08Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:322.11:053.26:330.07:340.27:145:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:102.21:403.27:12-0.18:090.17:145:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:482.32:153.17:51-0.18:440.17:145:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:282.42:513.18:330.09:200.07:145:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:112.53:293.09:180.09:58-0.17:145:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:592.64:122.810:100.110:41-0.17:145:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:522.85:002.711:100.211:29-0.27:145:14Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:493.05:542.512:150.27:145:15Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:493.16:522.312:20-0.31:190.27:145:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:533.37:572.31:14-0.42:240.27:145:17Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:583.59:042.22:12-0.43:280.17:135:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:593.610:072.33:13-0.54:270.07:135:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:553.711:052.44:12-0.75:23-0.17:135:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:493.85:10-0.76:16-0.37:135:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:002.612:403.86:07-0.87:06-0.47:125:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:552.71:303.77:02-0.77:53-0.57:125:23New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:492.82:183.57:55-0.68:38-0.57:125:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:422.93:043.38:47-0.59:22-0.57:115:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:343.03:513.09:40-0.310:07-0.47:115:25Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:263.04:392.810:35-0.110:55-0.37:105:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:203.05:292.511:340.111:45-0.27:105:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:142.96:212.312:330.27:095:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:102.97:162.112:35-0.21:310.37:095:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:082.98:142.01:27-0.12:300.47:085:31Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:062.99:132.02:200.03:280.47:075:32Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:592.910:052.03:130.04:200.47:075:33Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:453.010:502.04:030.05:070.37:065:34Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:263.011:312.14:49-0.15:500.27:055:35Full Moon31Fri
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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