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 1h 03m 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 - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:353.64:023.49:500.110:090.36:178:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:183.44:493.410:310.110:590.46:188:08Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:013.25:383.411:140.211:520.66:188:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:473.06:293.412:010.36:198:06Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:362.87:223.312:480.812:510.46:208:05Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:272.68:173.31:440.91:420.56:218:04Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:222.59:163.32:420.92:350.56:218:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:222.510:133.43:391.03:290.56:228:02Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:192.511:043.54:340.94:210.56:238:01Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:102.611:483.55:240.95:100.56:248:00Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:542.76:080.85:560.46:247:59New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:273.612:352.96:480.76:400.46:257:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:043.61:153.17:260.57:240.36:267:57New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:413.71:563.38:020.48:080.36:277:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:183.62:383.58:380.38:530.36:277:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:563.63:233.79:140.29:400.36:287:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:363.54:103.89:530.110:300.46:297:52Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:213.45:033.910:370.111:270.56:307:51Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:113.26:024.011:290.16:307:50First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:083.17:054.012:300.612:280.16:317:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:123.08:113.91:350.71:310.16:327:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:202.99:194.02:400.72:360.26:327:46Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:323.010:244.03:450.73:420.26:337:45Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:403.111:224.04:460.64:450.16:347:43Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:383.35:400.55:430.16:357:42Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:134.012:303.46:290.46:380.16:357:41Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:003.91:193.67:150.37:280.26:367:40Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:443.82:053.77:570.38:160.36:377:38Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:263.72:483.78:360.39:010.46:387:37Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:063.53:303.79:140.39:440.56:387:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:443.34:123.79:520.410:280.76:397:34Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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