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 10m at 3:33 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 pm (3.4 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 - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:363.15:330.15:41-0.16:157:52Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:073.712:223.06:250.16:24-0.16:147:53Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:523.71:062.87:130.17:06-0.16:137:54Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:343.71:472.77:590.17:460.06:127:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:153.72:272.68:410.28:260.16:117:55Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:553.63:072.59:220.39:050.26:107:56Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:353.53:462.510:020.49:450.26:097:57Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:173.44:282.410:460.510:290.36:087:58Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:023.35:172.411:340.611:200.46:077:58Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:513.26:122.412:260.66:067:59Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:433.17:102.512:180.51:180.66:068:00Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:363.08:082.61:190.62:070.56:058:01Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:292.99:052.82:190.62:540.56:048:02Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:222.89:593.03:170.63:390.46:038:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:132.710:473.34:140.54:220.26:028:03Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:592.711:313.55:060.45:040.16:028:04Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:422.75:560.35:450.06:018:05Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:143.812:242.76:440.26:27-0.16:008:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:593.91:082.77:320.17:13-0.26:008:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:464.11:562.78:210.18:02-0.35:598:07New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:364.12:472.79:100.08:53-0.35:598:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:284.13:432.810:000.09:48-0.35:588:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:234.04:432.810:540.110:47-0.15:588:09Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:203.85:482.911:510.111:540.05:578:10First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:203.66:553.012:490.05:578:10First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:203.48:003.11:030.11:460.05:568:11First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:203.29:043.32:110.22:40-0.15:568:12First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:203.010:053.53:160.33:33-0.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:182.910:593.64:190.34:23-0.15:558:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:102.711:463.75:160.35:11-0.15:558:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:572.76:070.35:550.05:548:14Full Moon31Fri
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 6:56 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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