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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 18m at 3:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:29 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 - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:213.25:51-0.26:480.07:045:36New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:282.312:583.26:34-0.37:24-0.17:035:37New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:092.51:363.27:17-0.38:00-0.27:025:38New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:512.72:143.28:02-0.38:36-0.37:025:39Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:362.92:543.08:49-0.39:15-0.47:015:40Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:243.03:382.99:40-0.29:58-0.57:005:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:183.24:282.710:38-0.110:48-0.56:595:42First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:163.35:232.511:420.011:44-0.56:585:43First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:183.36:252.412:480.16:575:44First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:243.37:322.312:44-0.41:540.16:565:45First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:333.48:442.31:47-0.43:010.16:555:46Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:383.49:512.32:52-0.54:030.06:545:47Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:363.510:492.53:55-0.54:59-0.16:535:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:283.511:432.64:53-0.55:50-0.26:525:48Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:173.55:48-0.56:37-0.26:515:49Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:332.71:023.46:39-0.57:20-0.36:505:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:202.81:443.27:27-0.47:59-0.36:495:51Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:052.92:253.08:13-0.38:37-0.36:485:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:483.03:032.88:57-0.29:14-0.26:475:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:303.03:432.69:420.09:53-0.16:465:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:152.94:252.510:310.210:360.06:455:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:022.95:102.311:250.311:240.16:435:56Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:542.96:012.112:210.46:425:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:502.86:562.012:160.11:190.56:415:58Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:492.87:572.01:110.22:180.56:405:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:502.98:592.02:070.23:160.56:396:00Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:453.09:542.13:030.14:070.46:376:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:323.110:402.33:550.04:530.36:366:01Waning Crescent28Tue
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 6:36 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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