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 4h 56m 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 - May 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:523.210:293.53:390.14:06-0.16:167:51Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:493.111:243.74:430.04:56-0.26:157:52Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:403.15:400.05:44-0.36:147:52Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:133.912:283.06:340.06:30-0.36:137:53New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:593.91:142.97:240.07:15-0.26:127:54New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:453.91:582.88:110.17:59-0.16:117:55New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:293.82:422.78:560.18:420.06:107:56Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:133.73:262.69:390.39:250.16:097:56Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:573.64:102.510:230.410:090.26:087:57Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:423.44:582.511:100.510:580.36:077:58Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:313.25:512.512:000.56:067:59First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:223.16:482.512:520.66:068:00First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:143.07:452.612:540.61:430.56:058:00First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:062.98:422.71:540.62:310.56:048:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:592.89:372.92:530.63:170.46:038:02Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:512.710:273.13:500.64:010.36:038:03Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:392.611:113.34:430.54:430.36:028:04Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:222.611:523.55:320.45:230.26:018:04Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:012.66:180.36:020.16:008:05Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:323.712:402.67:040.36:430.06:008:06Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:143.81:222.67:490.27:26-0.15:598:06Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:593.92:072.68:350.28:13-0.25:598:07Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:473.92:572.79:210.19:03-0.25:588:08Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:373.93:512.710:090.19:57-0.25:588:09Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:293.84:512.811:010.110:56-0.15:578:09Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:263.75:562.911:570.15:578:10Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:243.57:023.112:030.112:540.05:568:11Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:233.38:073.31:130.21:49-0.15:568:11Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:233.19:103.52:200.22:43-0.25:558:12Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:243.010:113.63:260.23:36-0.25:558:13Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:232.811:053.84:280.24:28-0.25:548:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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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