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 (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 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 - Aug 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:063.07:593.81:210.41:26-0.16:178:09Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:082.99:043.92:250.52:24-0.16:188:08Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:142.810:094.03:300.53:240.06:198:07Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:202.811:094.04:340.54:250.06:198:06Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:202.95:320.55:230.06:208:05Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:024.012:142.96:250.46:170.06:218:04New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:524.01:053.07:150.47:090.06:218:03New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:393.91:533.18:000.47:580.16:228:02New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:233.82:393.18:420.48:440.26:238:01New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:043.63:233.29:200.49:280.36:248:00Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:433.54:053.29:570.410:120.56:247:59Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:213.34:483.310:350.410:590.66:257:58Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:013.15:343.311:150.511:500.86:267:56First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:443.06:233.312:000.66:277:55First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:312.87:153.312:460.912:480.66:277:54First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:222.78:113.31:420.91:390.76:287:53First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:172.69:093.42:401.02:310.76:297:52First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:172.610:083.53:381.03:250.66:307:51Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:152.610:593.64:331.04:180.66:307:49Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:062.711:453.75:230.95:090.56:317:48Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:522.96:080.85:570.46:327:47Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:273.812:363.16:500.66:440.36:337:46Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:083.91:213.37:310.57:320.26:337:44Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:503.92:073.68:110.38:210.16:347:43Full Moon24Wed
25Thu2:323.92:553.88:510.29:110.16:357:42Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:163.83:454.09:320.110:030.26:367:41Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:023.64:384.110:170.010:580.36:367:39Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:523.55:354.111:060.06:377:38Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:473.36:374.112:000.512:020.16:387:37Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:483.17:414.01:040.61:040.26:387:35Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:543.08:474.02:090.72:070.36:397:34Third Quarter31Wed
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 12:33 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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