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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 2:41 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 8:32 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:302.78:263.41:560.81:550.46:168:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:262.69:253.52:540.82:480.36:178:08Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:282.710:223.63:510.73:430.26:178:08Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:282.811:133.84:450.64:380.16:188:07Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:223.05:360.55:310.06:198:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:013.912:133.26:230.36:23-0.16:208:05New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:484.01:043.47:100.17:17-0.26:208:04New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:354.01:563.67:56-0.18:10-0.26:218:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:234.02:493.88:42-0.29:03-0.26:228:02Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:113.93:424.09:28-0.39:56-0.16:238:01Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:013.84:374.010:16-0.310:520.16:238:00Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:533.65:354.011:08-0.211:530.36:247:59First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:493.46:363.912:05-0.16:257:57First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:493.27:383.912:560.41:040.06:267:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:513.18:413.81:590.62:050.16:267:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:553.09:443.73:020.63:050.26:277:54Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:593.010:423.74:020.64:040.36:287:53Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:573.011:333.74:580.64:590.36:297:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:473.15:480.65:490.36:297:51Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:173.712:313.16:320.66:350.46:307:49Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:583.61:123.27:120.67:180.46:317:48Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:353.51:503.37:490.57:590.56:327:47Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:103.52:273.38:240.58:380.56:327:46Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:443.43:033.48:570.59:160.66:337:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:173.33:393.49:300.59:550.66:347:43Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:503.24:183.510:050.510:380.76:357:42Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:273.15:023.510:440.611:270.86:357:41Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:083.05:523.511:280.66:367:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:563.06:473.612:220.912:200.66:377:38Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:522.97:463.61:201.01:170.66:377:37Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:522.98:473.72:180.92:160.56:387:35Third 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 11:36 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 71% 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 (71% 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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