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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 2:41 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:22 pm (3.3 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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:473.33:582.510:140.310:030.26:527:28Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:263.24:352.510:580.410:430.36:517:29Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:113.25:202.411:480.511:310.36:507:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:043.26:132.312:450.66:487:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:023.27:142.312:290.31:440.66:477:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:033.28:212.41:320.32:410.56:457:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:063.29:282.62:360.33:370.46:447:32Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:073.310:302.93:400.14:290.26:437:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:013.311:243.24:410.05:160.06:417:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:493.45:38-0.26:02-0.26:407:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:143.612:363.46:32-0.36:47-0.46:397:36New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:033.91:233.37:26-0.47:32-0.56:387:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:534.12:123.28:19-0.48:19-0.66:367:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:444.23:013.19:10-0.39:07-0.56:357:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:364.13:523.010:02-0.29:57-0.46:347:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:304.04:462.810:560.010:51-0.36:327:40Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:273.85:462.711:550.211:52-0.16:317:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:283.66:502.612:570.36:307:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:303.47:562.612:570.11:580.46:297:42First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:333.29:022.72:030.22:570.46:287:43First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:353.110:052.83:070.33:520.36:267:44Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:313.110:592.94:080.34:420.36:257:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:193.011:433.15:030.35:260.36:247:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:012.95:520.36:040.26:237:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:233.212:382.86:370.36:400.26:227:47Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:593.31:142.77:180.37:150.26:217:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:343.41:482.77:580.37:480.26:197:48Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:083.42:212.68:360.38:210.26:187:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:433.42:532.59:130.38:550.26:177:50Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:193.43:282.59:520.49:310.36:167:51Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 6:01 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 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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