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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 5:30 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:15 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Nov 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:423.59:583.23:180.63:510.76:275:12Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:273.610:413.14:010.64:390.76:285:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:063.711:193.04:400.55:240.76:295:10Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:423.711:542.95:170.56:050.76:305:09Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:173.85:520.56:440.76:315:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:282.812:523.86:270.57:230.76:325:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:012.81:283.77:020.58:000.76:335:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:352.72:053.77:380.58:390.76:345:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:112.72:453.78:150.59:210.86:355:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:532.73:283.78:570.610:070.86:365:05Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:412.74:183.69:470.610:590.76:375:04Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:402.85:123.510:480.611:530.66:385:03Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:432.96:093.411:560.66:395:02Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:473.17:083.312:450.51:030.66:405:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:503.48:073.21:360.32:080.56:415:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:513.79:063.22:260.23:110.46:425:01Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:484.010:013.13:170.04:100.26:435:00Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:404.310:523.14:06-0.25:060.16:444:59New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:314.411:423.14:56-0.35:590.16:454:59New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:214.55:46-0.46:520.06:464:59New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:333.11:134.46:38-0.47:430.16:464:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:263.02:054.37:31-0.38:330.16:474:58Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:203.02:574.18:23-0.29:230.26:484:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:152.93:503.89:170.010:160.36:494:57Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:142.94:443.610:160.211:110.36:504:57First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:152.95:403.311:190.46:514:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:162.96:343.112:050.312:230.56:524:56First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:153.07:292.912:560.31:240.66:534:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:123.18:242.71:460.32:240.66:544:56Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:063.29:172.62:330.33:200.66:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 8:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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