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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 5:13 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 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 - Jun 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:474.22:002.98:17-0.18:05-0.55:548:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed2:404.22:562.99:08-0.19:00-0.45:548:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:334.03:522.99:58-0.19:55-0.35:548:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:253.84:503.010:500.010:53-0.15:538:16Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:193.65:513.011:430.011:550.15:538:17Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:133.36:513.012:360.05:538:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:073.17:493.112:580.31:280.15:538:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:012.98:463.22:000.42:180.15:538:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:562.79:423.22:590.53:070.15:538:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:522.610:333.33:570.53:550.25:538:19Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:432.511:193.44:510.54:410.25:538:20Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:282.45:400.55:240.25:538:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:013.412:092.46:250.56:050.25:538:21New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:413.412:472.47:080.56:450.25:538:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:193.41:252.47:490.57:250.25:538:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:573.52:032.48:280.58:040.25:538:22New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:343.52:422.59:050.48:440.25:538:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:113.53:232.59:420.49:260.25:538:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:493.44:072.710:200.310:110.35:538:23Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:293.44:572.811:010.211:040.35:548:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:143.35:513.011:460.15:548:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:033.16:493.212:040.412:340.15:548:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:563.07:473.41:080.41:240.05:548:23First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:532.88:493.62:120.42:16-0.15:558:23First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:542.79:513.83:160.43:11-0.25:558:24Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:582.710:514.04:190.34:08-0.35:558:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:592.711:474.15:180.25:05-0.45:568:24Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:562.86:150.16:01-0.45:568:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:414.112:512.87:090.16:57-0.45:568:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:334.11:472.98:010.07:53-0.45:578:24Full Moon30Wed
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 2:14 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 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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