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 3h 28m 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 - Dec 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:543.310:042.63:190.34:110.66:564:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:363.410:462.54:010.34:580.56:574:55Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:153.511:242.44:420.35:410.56:574:55Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:533.55:200.36:220.56:584:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:002.412:303.55:580.27:020.46:594:55Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:362.41:073.56:360.27:410.47:004:55Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:132.41:453.57:150.28:190.47:014:55Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:522.42:243.57:560.18:590.37:014:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:362.53:063.58:400.29:400.37:024:55Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:262.63:513.49:300.210:260.27:034:56Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:212.74:423.210:290.311:160.17:044:56Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:222.95:363.111:360.37:044:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:233.16:332.912:070.012:420.37:054:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:253.47:332.812:59-0.21:480.27:064:57Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:273.68:362.71:52-0.32:520.27:064:57Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:283.89:372.62:47-0.43:540.17:074:57Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:244.010:332.63:42-0.54:510.07:084:58Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:174.111:272.74:36-0.65:45-0.17:084:58New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:094.05:30-0.66:37-0.17:094:58New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:192.71:004.06:24-0.67:27-0.17:094:59New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:122.71:493.87:16-0.58:14-0.17:104:59Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:052.72:373.68:07-0.49:00-0.17:105:00Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:572.73:243.48:58-0.29:46-0.17:115:00Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:502.74:113.29:510.010:330.07:115:01Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:442.74:592.910:480.211:210.07:115:02First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:382.85:492.711:470.37:125:02First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:332.86:402.512:100.012:460.47:125:03First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:272.97:342.312:580.11:450.57:135:04First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:232.98:302.21:460.12:430.57:135:04Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:163.09:242.12:350.13:380.47:135:05Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:053.110:102.13:230.14:280.47:135:06Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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