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 4h 10m 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 - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:003.210:353.83:560.84:030.67:026:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:583.411:263.84:500.75:010.67:026:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:483.55:380.75:530.67:036:47Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:113.712:313.66:200.66:400.67:046:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:513.61:103.76:580.67:240.67:056:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:283.51:473.87:330.68:040.77:056:43New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:033.32:223.88:070.78:430.77:066:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:373.22:573.88:400.79:210.87:076:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:103.13:323.89:130.710:000.87:086:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:443.04:113.89:480.810:430.97:086:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:222.94:553.710:270.811:321.07:096:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:062.85:463.611:140.97:106:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:592.86:443.612:281.112:120.97:116:34First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:002.87:433.61:261.11:150.97:126:33First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:042.98:443.62:221.12:170.97:136:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:093.09:423.63:160.93:190.87:136:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:093.310:363.74:060.84:190.67:146:29Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:023.711:243.74:520.65:150.47:156:28Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:504.05:360.46:080.37:166:26Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:103.712:374.36:190.27:000.27:176:25Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:553.71:254.57:030.07:520.17:186:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:423.62:154.67:49-0.18:430.17:186:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:303.53:064.68:37-0.19:350.27:196:22Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:213.44:004.59:27-0.110:280.47:206:21Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:153.34:564.310:200.111:250.57:216:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:153.25:574.111:200.37:226:18Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:213.17:013.912:280.612:270.47:236:17Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:283.18:043.71:300.71:350.67:246:16Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:353.19:063.62:300.72:410.67:256:15Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:403.310:053.53:260.63:450.77:266:14Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:373.410:573.44:180.64:430.67:276:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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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