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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 11:20 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:263.612:393.26:400.76:460.56:397:34New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:033.61:163.37:180.67:270.56:407:32New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:373.61:533.57:530.68:070.56:417:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:113.62:303.68:280.58:470.56:417:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:463.53:083.79:030.49:280.56:427:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:233.53:513.89:400.410:130.66:437:27Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:033.44:383.910:210.411:030.66:437:25Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:503.45:323.911:090.46:447:24First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:453.36:323.912:010.712:060.46:457:22First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:473.27:364.01:040.71:080.46:467:21First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:533.28:424.02:060.72:120.36:467:20First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:033.39:474.03:080.63:170.36:477:18Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:103.510:484.14:090.54:210.26:487:17Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:103.711:424.25:050.45:200.16:487:15Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:053.95:570.26:160.16:497:14Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:334.112:564.16:460.17:100.16:507:13Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:214.11:464.27:330.18:010.16:517:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon2:084.02:344.28:190.18:500.26:517:10Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:543.83:214.29:030.29:370.36:527:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:403.64:084.19:470.310:250.56:537:07Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:263.54:573.910:320.411:150.76:537:05Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:143.35:483.811:210.66:547:04Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:063.26:423.712:090.812:150.76:557:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:013.17:383.61:060.91:120.86:567:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:593.08:353.52:021.02:090.86:567:00Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:583.19:323.52:571.03:050.96:576:58Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:553.110:253.53:501.04:000.86:586:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:463.311:113.64:380.94:510.86:596:55Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:303.411:523.65:220.85:380.76:596:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:103.66:020.76:210.67:006:53New Moon30Sat
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 2:30 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 32% 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 First Quarter (32% 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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