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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 9:48 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 3:28 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jun 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:453.46:172.712:250.25:548:15First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:403.37:182.912:280.31:170.25:548:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:363.28:193.11:330.32:090.05:548:16First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:353.19:213.42:360.33:01-0.15:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:363.110:213.73:400.23:53-0.25:538:17Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:363.111:173.94:410.04:46-0.45:538:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:303.15:38-0.15:37-0.55:538:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:094.112:233.16:34-0.26:29-0.65:538:18Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:014.21:163.07:28-0.27:21-0.65:538:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:534.22:093.08:20-0.28:14-0.55:538:19Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:454.23:033.09:11-0.29:07-0.45:538:20Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:364.03:583.010:01-0.210:00-0.35:538:20Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:283.84:543.010:52-0.110:55-0.15:538:21Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:203.65:522.911:450.011:540.15:538:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:143.46:503.012:380.15:538:21Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:083.27:473.012:550.31:310.15:538:22Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:023.08:443.11:550.42:210.15:538:22Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:572.89:403.12:540.53:100.25:538:22Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:512.710:313.23:510.53:580.25:538:23Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:422.611:173.34:450.54:440.25:548:23Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:272.611:593.45:340.55:260.25:548:23Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:082.56:190.46:070.25:548:23New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:383.412:472.57:020.46:460.25:548:23New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:153.51:242.57:430.47:250.25:558:24New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:533.52:022.58:230.38:040.25:558:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:303.52:412.69:010.38:440.15:558:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:083.53:222.79:400.39:260.15:568:24Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:483.54:072.810:200.210:130.25:568:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:313.54:582.911:040.111:060.25:568:24Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:193.45:553.011:520.15:578:24First Quarter30Sat
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 6:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Crescent (14% 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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