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 2h 11m 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 - Dec 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:284.311:392.94:51-0.45:560.06:554:56Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:194.35:42-0.46:480.06:564:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:312.91:094.26:34-0.47:370.06:574:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:222.81:594.07:25-0.38:250.16:584:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:142.82:473.88:16-0.29:120.16:584:55Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:062.83:363.69:060.010:000.26:594:55Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:002.84:253.310:000.210:500.27:004:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:562.85:163.110:590.411:400.37:014:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:522.86:072.911:590.57:024:56Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:482.96:592.712:290.312:590.67:024:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:433.07:522.51:170.31:580.67:034:56Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:383.18:462.42:040.22:550.67:044:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:283.29:372.42:510.23:480.57:054:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:143.310:222.33:360.24:360.57:054:56Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:563.311:022.34:190.25:210.47:064:57Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:353.411:402.35:000.16:040.47:074:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:143.55:400.16:460.37:074:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:182.312:533.56:200.07:260.27:084:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:582.41:323.57:02-0.18:050.27:084:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:412.52:133.57:47-0.18:450.17:094:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:292.62:563.48:34-0.19:270.07:104:59Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:202.73:423.39:260.010:13-0.17:105:00Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:162.94:333.210:260.011:03-0.27:105:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:163.15:283.011:320.111:55-0.37:115:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:183.26:262.812:390.17:115:01First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:213.47:282.612:50-0.41:440.17:125:02First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:243.68:332.51:45-0.42:490.17:125:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:263.79:362.52:43-0.53:510.07:125:03Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:233.810:332.53:40-0.54:490.07:135:04Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:163.811:262.54:35-0.65:42-0.17:135:04Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:063.85:28-0.66:33-0.17:135:05Full Moon31Fri
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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