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 2h 23m 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 - Nov 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:303.52:034.67:35-0.28:290.17:286:12Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:193.42:534.58:23-0.19:190.27:296:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:093.33:434.49:120.010:090.37:306:10Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:003.14:354.210:010.111:020.57:306:09Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:543.05:303.910:550.311:580.67:316:08Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:532.96:273.711:550.57:326:08Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:552.96:253.512:560.711:58 AM0.66:335:07Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:562.97:233.312:530.71:010.76:345:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:573.08:193.21:460.72:010.86:355:05Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:543.19:133.12:360.62:590.76:365:04Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:443.310:003.13:220.63:520.76:375:04Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:273.410:413.04:040.54:390.66:385:03Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:063.511:182.94:420.55:230.66:395:02New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:423.611:532.95:180.46:050.56:405:02New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:173.75:530.46:450.56:415:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:272.812:523.76:280.47:240.56:425:00New Moon16Tue
17Wed1:012.71:293.87:030.48:040.56:435:00Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:372.72:083.87:410.38:440.56:444:59Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:172.72:513.88:210.39:290.56:454:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:032.73:403.79:080.310:190.56:464:58Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:582.74:343.610:040.411:150.56:474:58First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:022.85:343.511:110.46:484:58First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:092.96:343.412:120.412:210.46:494:57First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:153.27:363.31:070.21:290.36:504:57First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:203.48:383.22:010.12:360.36:504:57Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:213.89:373.22:54-0.13:390.16:514:56Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:164.010:303.13:45-0.24:370.06:524:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:074.211:213.14:35-0.35:310.06:534:56Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:574.35:24-0.46:24-0.16:544:56Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:103.012:464.26:13-0.47:140.06:554:55Full Moon30Tue
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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