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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 3:33 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 9:29 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:033.44:353.810:110.310:520.66:397:33Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:473.25:243.710:550.411:430.86:407:32First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:353.06:163.611:450.66:417:31First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:262.97:113.512:391.012:390.76:417:29First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:222.88:093.51:361.11:350.76:427:28First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:202.89:083.52:331.12:320.86:437:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:222.810:043.53:291.13:290.86:447:25Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:192.910:543.54:221.04:230.76:447:24Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:083.111:363.65:080.95:120.76:457:22Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:503.35:490.85:580.66:467:21Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:143.612:293.56:270.76:410.66:467:19Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:503.61:073.67:030.67:240.56:477:18Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:253.61:463.87:380.58:070.56:487:17Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:013.52:264.08:140.48:500.56:497:15Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:403.53:104.18:530.39:360.56:497:14Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:223.43:584.29:340.210:250.66:507:12Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:083.44:514.210:210.211:210.76:517:11Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:013.35:514.111:170.36:517:09Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:043.26:564.112:230.812:210.46:527:08Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:133.28:024.01:270.81:300.46:537:06Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:243.29:094.02:310.82:380.46:547:05Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:343.410:134.03:320.73:440.46:547:04Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:383.611:093.94:290.54:470.46:557:02Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:343.811:593.95:210.45:440.36:567:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:234.06:080.36:370.36:576:59New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:453.81:104.16:530.37:260.36:576:58New Moon26Wed
27Thu1:293.71:544.17:350.38:130.46:586:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri2:113.52:374.18:160.38:570.56:596:55Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:523.43:194.18:560.49:390.67:006:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:323.34:013.99:350.510:220.87:006:52Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 12:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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