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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 3:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:373.36:452.512:05-0.31:100.27:367:02First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:413.37:532.41:08-0.32:140.27:347:03First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:493.39:052.52:14-0.33:170.17:337:04Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:563.410:152.73:20-0.34:180.07:327:05Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:563.511:173.04:25-0.45:13-0.27:307:05Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:503.55:26-0.56:05-0.37:297:06Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:113.212:393.56:23-0.66:53-0.57:287:07Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:033.41:273.47:17-0.67:39-0.67:267:08Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:533.62:143.38:08-0.58:24-0.67:257:09Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:413.62:593.18:57-0.49:07-0.57:247:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:283.63:433.09:44-0.39:51-0.47:227:10Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:153.54:282.810:32-0.110:36-0.37:217:11Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:033.45:162.611:220.111:24-0.17:207:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:553.26:072.512:170.37:187:13Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:503.17:032.412:180.01:130.47:177:14Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:472.98:022.31:160.22:100.57:167:15Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:462.99:032.32:140.23:070.57:147:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:442.910:032.43:120.34:010.57:137:16Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:372.910:552.64:080.24:500.47:117:17Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:222.911:392.75:000.25:330.37:107:18Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:022.95:470.16:110.27:097:19Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:192.912:392.96:300.16:480.17:077:19New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:563.11:132.97:130.07:230.07:067:20New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:333.21:482.97:540.07:58-0.17:047:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:103.42:242.98:350.08:34-0.27:037:22New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:513.53:022.89:170.09:13-0.27:027:22Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:343.63:452.810:020.09:56-0.27:007:23Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:233.64:342.710:520.110:47-0.26:597:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:173.65:312.711:490.211:46-0.16:587:25First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:183.56:362.712:510.26:567:26First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:233.57:462.712:53-0.11:540.26:557:26First Quarter31Sun
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 6:36 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 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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