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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 43m at 4:40 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:26 am (2.4 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 - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:003.15:153.011:11-0.111:37-0.57:145:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:023.26:122.812:170.07:145:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:033.37:112.512:32-0.51:220.17:145:08Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:053.38:132.41:26-0.42:260.27:145:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:063.39:152.32:22-0.33:270.27:145:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:013.310:102.23:16-0.34:240.27:145:11Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:513.310:592.24:08-0.25:140.27:145:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:363.311:432.24:56-0.26:010.27:145:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:183.25:41-0.26:430.27:145:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:252.212:573.26:24-0.17:220.17:145:14New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:052.21:343.17:05-0.17:580.17:145:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:442.32:093.07:45-0.18:320.17:135:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:222.32:432.98:250.09:060.07:135:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:022.43:182.89:060.19:420.07:135:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:442.53:552.79:520.210:200.07:135:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:302.64:362.510:450.211:020.07:125:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:202.75:222.311:430.311:480.07:125:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:132.86:122.212:420.47:125:22First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:092.97:082.112:37-0.11:430.47:115:23First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:113.18:112.01:29-0.12:440.37:115:24Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:123.29:152.12:25-0.23:430.27:105:25Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:093.410:142.23:23-0.44:380.17:105:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:013.611:082.44:19-0.55:29-0.17:095:27Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:513.75:15-0.76:18-0.37:095:28Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:022.612:413.76:10-0.87:06-0.47:085:29Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:562.81:293.77:06-0.87:51-0.67:085:30Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:503.02:183.58:00-0.78:37-0.77:075:31Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:453.23:063.38:54-0.69:23-0.77:065:32Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:393.33:553.19:51-0.410:11-0.77:065:33Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:363.34:482.810:51-0.211:04-0.67:055:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:353.35:442.511:540.07:045:35Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:33 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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