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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 11:54 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:204.22:343.08:480.08:41-0.45:578:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:124.13:323.19:37-0.19:37-0.35:578:24Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:033.94:303.210:25-0.110:35-0.15:588:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:553.75:293.311:16-0.211:350.15:588:23Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:483.46:283.312:08-0.15:598:23Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:423.17:273.412:390.31:00-0.15:598:23Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:362.98:253.41:410.41:520.06:008:23Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:332.79:233.42:420.52:430.16:008:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:312.510:193.53:420.63:350.16:018:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:272.511:093.54:390.64:250.26:018:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:172.411:553.55:310.65:130.26:028:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:022.46:180.65:580.36:028:21New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:373.512:422.47:020.66:400.36:038:21New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:163.51:222.57:430.67:210.36:048:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:543.52:002.58:210.58:020.36:048:20New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:293.42:392.68:560.58:410.36:058:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:043.43:172.79:300.49:210.36:068:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:383.33:582.810:040.410:040.46:068:19Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:143.34:413.010:400.310:520.56:078:18Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:533.15:303.111:190.311:470.56:088:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:373.06:233.312:030.26:088:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:262.97:193.512:470.612:520.26:098:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:202.78:193.61:490.61:440.16:108:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:202.69:233.82:520.62:400.06:108:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:262.610:273.93:550.63:40-0.16:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:332.711:264.14:560.54:41-0.26:128:14Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:332.85:530.45:40-0.36:138:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:204.212:303.06:460.26:38-0.36:138:12Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:124.21:263.27:370.17:35-0.36:148:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:034.12:213.38:260.08:30-0.26:158:11Full Moon30Wed
31Thu2:524.03:163.59:12-0.19:24-0.16:168:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 3:05 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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