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 5h 15m 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 - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:033.09:544.03:140.83:110.36:407:33Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:113.010:554.04:170.74:150.36:417:31Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:113.111:484.05:140.75:130.36:417:30Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:033.36:050.66:070.36:427:28New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:343.912:503.46:510.66:560.46:437:27New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:173.81:343.47:320.67:420.46:437:26New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:573.72:143.58:100.68:250.56:447:24New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:343.62:533.68:440.69:050.66:457:23Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:103.43:303.69:180.69:450.76:467:21Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:453.34:083.69:520.710:270.86:467:20Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:213.14:493.610:280.711:140.96:477:19Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:003.05:363.611:100.86:487:17First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:452.96:283.512:061.011:59 AM0.96:487:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:372.87:253.51:031.112:540.96:497:14First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:352.78:263.52:021.21:510.96:507:13First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:372.89:273.63:001.22:500.86:517:11Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:412.910:233.73:561.13:480.76:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:383.111:123.84:460.94:430.66:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:273.311:573.95:310.85:350.56:537:07Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:133.66:130.66:260.36:537:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:393.912:593.96:550.47:160.26:547:04Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:223.91:464.27:360.28:070.26:557:03Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:063.92:354.48:180.18:580.26:567:01Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:523.73:254.59:030.09:490.36:567:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:413.64:184.59:490.010:430.46:576:59Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:323.45:154.410:410.111:430.66:586:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:303.36:174.211:400.36:596:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:353.27:224.112:470.712:450.46:596:54Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:423.18:284.01:520.81:520.57:006:53Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:523.19:343.92:550.82:590.67:016:52Waning Crescent30Fri
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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