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 3h 51m 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 - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:563.05:333.810:590.77:016:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:462.96:283.612:011.011:52 AM0.87:026:50Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:422.87:253.512:581.112:520.97:036:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:422.88:243.51:561.21:521.07:036:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:442.99:233.52:521.22:511.07:046:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:453.010:163.53:441.13:490.97:056:44Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:373.211:023.54:321.04:420.87:066:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:223.411:423.55:130.95:300.87:066:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:013.65:500.76:150.77:076:40New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:183.412:383.86:250.66:580.67:086:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:533.41:154.07:000.57:410.67:096:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:283.41:554.27:360.48:240.57:106:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:063.32:374.38:140.39:090.57:106:35Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:483.33:244.38:550.39:560.67:116:33Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:333.24:154.39:410.310:480.77:126:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:253.15:124.210:340.311:480.87:136:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:263.16:164.111:380.47:146:30First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:373.17:223.912:520.812:490.57:156:28First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:493.28:283.81:550.72:010.57:156:27First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:003.39:333.82:550.63:100.57:166:26Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:063.610:323.73:520.54:160.57:176:25Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:043.811:253.64:440.45:150.47:186:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:544.05:310.36:100.47:196:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:123.512:404.26:160.27:000.47:206:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:563.41:234.26:580.27:470.47:216:20Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:393.31:064.26:390.37:310.56:225:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:203.11:474.17:190.48:130.66:225:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:003.02:283.97:590.58:550.76:235:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:402.93:103.88:390.69:380.86:245:16Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:222.83:563.79:230.710:270.96:255:15Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:102.74:473.510:130.811:211.06:265:14Third Quarter31Fri
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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