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 3h 25m 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 - Oct 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:174.112:404.26:300.26:580.17:026:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:054.01:314.47:160.17:520.17:026:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:533.92:224.58:020.08:440.17:036:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:413.83:134.68:490.09:360.27:046:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:303.64:054.59:360.010:280.47:056:44Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:223.54:594.410:260.211:250.67:066:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:173.35:574.211:220.47:066:42Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:183.16:584.012:250.712:240.57:076:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:213.18:003.81:270.81:280.77:086:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:253.09:033.72:270.92:310.87:096:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:293.110:023.63:250.93:320.87:096:36Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:283.210:543.64:180.94:290.87:106:35Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:163.311:383.55:050.85:200.77:116:34Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:583.55:460.76:060.77:126:32Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:163.412:363.66:230.76:480.77:136:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:523.41:113.76:570.77:280.77:146:30New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:263.31:453.87:300.78:070.77:146:29New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:583.22:183.88:030.78:450.77:156:27New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:303.12:533.88:350.69:230.77:166:26Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:033.03:303.99:080.610:030.87:176:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:393.04:123.99:450.610:490.87:186:24Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:222.95:003.810:280.711:420.97:196:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:132.95:573.811:230.77:206:22First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:152.96:593.712:410.912:290.77:206:20First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:233.08:023.71:400.81:380.77:216:19First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:323.19:063.72:370.72:460.67:226:18Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:393.410:073.73:320.53:510.47:236:17Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:393.811:023.74:240.34:530.37:246:16Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:334.111:533.75:140.15:500.27:256:15Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:234.46:010.06:450.17:266:14Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:413.61:134.56:48-0.17:380.17:276:13Full Moon31Sun
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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