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 : 5:13 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 11:15 am (2.5 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 - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:292.86:312.412:090.112:550.47:145:06Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:263.07:272.212:560.01:560.47:145:07Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:253.28:272.21:46-0.12:560.37:145:08Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:243.49:282.22:39-0.23:540.27:145:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:193.610:242.33:34-0.44:490.17:145:09Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:103.711:172.44:29-0.55:40-0.17:145:10New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:013.85:23-0.76:31-0.27:145:11New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:112.612:523.96:18-0.77:20-0.47:145:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:062.71:423.87:14-0.88:07-0.57:145:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:022.92:323.78:09-0.78:54-0.67:145:14Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:583.03:223.49:05-0.69:42-0.67:145:15Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:553.14:133.210:03-0.410:32-0.67:145:16Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:533.25:062.911:05-0.211:25-0.57:145:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:533.26:022.612:090.07:135:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:523.27:002.412:19-0.41:120.17:135:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:533.18:012.21:13-0.32:140.27:135:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:543.19:022.12:09-0.33:150.37:135:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:503.19:582.13:04-0.24:110.37:125:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:403.110:472.13:56-0.25:010.27:125:22Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:243.111:302.14:44-0.15:470.27:125:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:043.15:28-0.16:280.27:115:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:102.212:423.16:10-0.17:050.17:115:25Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:492.21:173.06:51-0.17:390.17:105:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:262.31:503.07:30-0.18:120.07:105:27Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:032.42:222.98:09-0.18:440.07:095:28Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:412.52:552.88:490.09:17-0.17:095:29Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:202.63:302.79:320.19:53-0.17:085:30Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:042.74:102.510:220.110:33-0.17:075:31Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:542.84:562.411:190.211:20-0.17:075:32Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:482.95:482.212:210.37:065:33Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:483.06:472.112:13-0.21:230.37:055:34Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:14 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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