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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 3:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:244.32:372.88:55-0.18:42-0.55:548:15Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:184.23:342.99:46-0.19:37-0.45:548:15Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:124.04:332.910:390.010:35-0.25:548:16Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:073.85:352.911:340.011:380.05:538:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:053.56:392.912:310.15:538:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:023.37:413.012:440.21:260.15:538:17First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:583.18:413.11:490.32:180.15:538:18First Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:552.99:393.22:510.43:080.15:538:18Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:512.710:323.33:520.43:570.15:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:432.611:193.44:480.44:420.15:538:19Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:292.55:380.45:250.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:013.512:102.46:240.46:060.25:538:20Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:403.512:492.47:070.46:450.25:538:21Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:183.51:262.47:480.57:230.25:538:21Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:563.42:032.48:270.58:020.25:538:21Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:333.42:402.49:050.58:400.35:538:22Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:113.43:192.49:430.49:200.35:538:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:483.44:022.510:220.410:030.35:538:22Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:283.34:502.611:030.410:530.45:538:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:123.35:432.711:480.311:510.45:548:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:003.26:392.912:350.25:548:23Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:513.07:363.112:540.41:220.15:548:23Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:442.98:353.41:570.42:100.05:548:23Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:422.89:363.63:000.43:01-0.15:558:23Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:432.710:353.94:020.33:54-0.25:558:24Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:432.711:304.15:020.24:49-0.35:558:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:382.75:590.15:43-0.45:568:24New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:244.212:332.86:540.16:38-0.55:568:24New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:174.21:282.87:470.07:34-0.55:568:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:104.22:242.98:390.08:30-0.45:578:24Waxing 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 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 79% 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 (79% 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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