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 16m at 5:30 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:172.811:553.85:250.25:17-0.25:548:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:062.76:180.26:04-0.15:548:15New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:413.812:522.67:070.26:50-0.15:548:15New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:253.81:362.57:540.37:350.05:538:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:093.72:192.58:370.38:180.15:538:16New Moon5Fri
6Sat2:513.63:022.59:180.49:000.25:538:17Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:323.53:442.59:580.49:430.35:538:17Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:123.34:292.510:390.410:280.45:538:18Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:553.25:182.511:230.411:190.55:538:18Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:393.16:102.612:090.45:528:19First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:252.97:032.712:160.612:550.45:528:19First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:132.87:562.91:150.61:400.45:528:20First Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:022.68:503.02:130.62:250.35:528:20First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:542.59:433.23:110.63:100.35:528:21Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:482.510:343.44:070.63:560.25:528:21Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:392.411:213.65:000.54:420.15:538:21Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:262.55:510.45:280.05:538:22Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:083.812:122.56:400.36:16-0.25:538:22Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:543.91:002.67:280.27:06-0.35:538:22Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:434.01:512.78:160.17:59-0.35:538:22Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:334.02:462.89:040.08:53-0.35:538:23Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:234.03:433.09:51-0.19:48-0.25:548:23Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:143.84:423.110:40-0.110:48-0.15:548:23Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:073.65:433.311:32-0.211:520.05:548:23Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:023.46:463.412:26-0.25:548:23Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:593.27:473.512:580.21:20-0.25:558:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:573.08:483.62:030.32:14-0.25:558:24Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:572.89:493.73:070.33:08-0.25:558:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:582.610:463.74:100.44:02-0.15:568:24Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:552.611:373.75:080.44:540.05:568:24Waning Crescent30Tue
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 8:22 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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