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 (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 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 - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:223.52:393.58:370.68:560.66:407:32Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:543.43:163.69:080.59:360.66:417:30Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:273.33:563.89:410.510:200.76:427:29Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:053.24:423.810:180.511:110.86:427:28Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:483.15:353.911:030.56:437:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:403.06:353.912:090.911:58 AM0.56:447:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:412.97:413.91:130.91:020.56:457:24Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:492.98:493.92:180.92:080.46:457:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:023.09:574.03:220.93:160.46:467:21Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:133.210:574.14:220.74:220.36:477:19Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:153.511:514.15:170.65:240.26:477:18Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:103.76:070.46:210.16:487:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:404.11:024.06:540.27:160.16:497:15New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:274.01:524.17:390.18:090.16:507:14New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:143.92:414.28:230.18:590.26:507:12Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:593.73:284.29:060.29:470.46:517:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:443.54:164.29:490.310:360.66:527:09Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:303.35:054.010:340.411:280.86:527:08Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:193.15:593.911:240.66:537:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:123.06:553.712:251.012:200.76:547:05First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:102.97:543.61:241.11:190.86:557:04First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:102.88:553.52:221.12:180.96:557:02First Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:132.99:543.53:191.13:170.96:567:01Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:123.010:463.54:131.14:140.96:576:59Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:023.111:293.65:001.05:040.86:576:58Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:453.35:410.95:510.86:586:56Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:073.512:233.56:170.86:340.76:596:55Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:423.512:593.66:510.77:150.77:006:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:153.51:343.87:240.77:560.67:006:52Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:483.42:103.97:570.68:360.67:016:51Full Moon30Mon
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 1:29 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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