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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 3:33 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 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 - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:163.64:463.410:320.110:540.36:178:09Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:033.35:383.411:170.211:490.56:188:08First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:503.16:303.412:050.36:188:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:402.97:243.412:470.712:540.46:198:06First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:322.78:193.41:440.81:450.46:208:05First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:272.69:163.42:420.92:360.56:218:04Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:252.510:133.43:400.93:290.56:218:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:222.511:043.54:350.94:210.56:228:02Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:122.611:493.55:260.95:100.56:238:01Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:562.66:110.85:550.46:248:00Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:303.612:362.76:530.76:380.46:247:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:083.61:152.87:310.77:200.46:257:58Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:443.61:543.08:070.68:020.46:267:57Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:193.62:343.28:420.58:450.36:277:56Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:553.63:153.49:160.49:290.46:277:54Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:323.54:003.69:520.310:160.46:287:53Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:133.44:493.710:310.211:100.56:297:52Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:593.35:433.811:170.26:307:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:513.16:433.912:100.612:100.26:307:50Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:503.07:473.91:140.71:100.26:317:48Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:542.98:554.02:200.72:120.26:327:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:052.910:024.03:250.73:170.26:327:46Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:153.011:044.14:280.74:220.16:337:45Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:173.111:584.15:260.65:230.16:347:43Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:133.36:190.46:200.06:357:42New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:494.11:053.57:080.37:140.16:357:41New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:364.01:553.67:530.38:050.16:367:40New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:213.92:433.78:350.28:540.26:377:38Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:043.73:283.79:150.39:400.46:387:37Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:463.54:133.79:540.310:270.56:387:36Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:273.34:583.710:350.411:160.76:397:34Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:31 pm — 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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