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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 5:13 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:443.35:203.810:510.311:400.76:397:33Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:323.16:133.711:400.56:407:32Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:242.97:093.612:370.912:340.66:417:31Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:192.88:073.51:351.01:300.76:417:29Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:182.79:083.52:341.12:280.86:427:28Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:202.710:073.53:321.13:250.86:437:26Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:192.810:583.64:261.14:200.86:447:25Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:102.911:413.65:141.05:100.76:447:24Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:533.15:560.95:560.76:457:22Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:193.612:313.26:340.86:390.66:467:21New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:543.61:083.47:090.77:210.66:467:19New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:283.61:443.67:420.68:020.66:477:18New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:013.52:223.88:140.58:430.66:487:17New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:353.43:013.98:480.59:250.66:497:15Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:123.43:444.09:240.410:110.66:497:14Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:533.34:324.110:040.411:030.76:507:12Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:403.25:284.110:530.46:517:11First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:363.16:314.012:030.911:52 AM0.46:517:09First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:413.07:384.01:080.912:590.56:527:08First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:523.08:474.02:130.92:090.56:537:07First Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:063.19:544.03:170.83:180.46:547:05Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:163.310:544.04:170.74:240.46:547:04Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:163.611:464.05:100.55:250.36:557:02Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:093.95:590.46:210.36:567:01Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:343.912:584.16:450.37:130.36:576:59Full Moon25Thu
26Fri1:203.81:454.27:280.28:030.36:576:58Full Moon26Fri
27Sat2:043.72:304.28:100.38:500.46:586:57Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:473.53:144.28:510.39:350.56:596:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:293.33:584.19:310.410:200.77:006:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:113.24:433.910:130.611:080.97:006:52Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 8:33 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 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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