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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 4:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 10:26 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Oct 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:283.510:583.84:240.74:400.57:016:52Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:223.911:473.95:120.55:370.37:016:50Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:124.25:570.36:310.27:026:49Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:333.81:014.56:430.17:250.17:036:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:203.81:524.67:290.08:170.27:046:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:093.72:434.78:16-0.19:080.27:046:45Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:583.63:354.69:040.010:000.47:056:43Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:493.44:294.49:550.110:540.57:066:42Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:443.35:264.210:500.311:530.77:076:41Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:443.26:274.011:510.57:086:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:493.17:293.812:550.812:570.67:086:38Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:543.18:313.71:560.92:020.77:096:37Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:003.29:323.62:540.93:050.87:106:35Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:013.310:273.53:480.84:050.87:116:34Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:533.411:143.44:360.84:590.87:126:33Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:373.611:543.35:190.75:470.77:126:32Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:163.75:570.76:300.77:136:30New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:313.212:523.76:320.77:110.77:146:29New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:063.21:263.87:070.77:500.77:156:28New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:383.12:003.87:400.78:280.87:166:27New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:113.02:353.88:130.79:060.87:176:25Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:433.03:113.88:480.69:440.87:186:24Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:182.93:523.89:240.710:270.97:186:23Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:592.94:373.810:050.711:160.97:196:22Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:472.95:303.710:560.77:206:21First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:462.96:283.712:110.911:59 AM0.77:216:20First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:523.07:283.61:080.91:070.77:226:19First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:593.18:293.62:030.72:150.77:236:17First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:053.49:303.52:560.63:210.67:246:16Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:073.810:273.53:480.44:240.47:256:15Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:024.110:203.53:380.24:220.36:265:14Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:25 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 86% 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 (86% 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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