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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 6:16 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:59 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:083.51:162.87:290.67:200.46:178:08New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:433.51:542.98:040.58:000.46:188:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:163.42:313.08:380.58:400.46:198:06New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:493.43:083.29:100.49:200.46:208:05Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:233.33:483.39:430.310:030.56:208:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:583.34:313.410:190.310:500.56:218:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:393.15:213.610:590.211:460.66:228:02First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:253.06:173.611:480.26:238:01First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:192.97:173.712:470.712:430.26:238:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:192.88:223.81:500.71:440.26:247:59First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:262.89:293.92:540.72:460.16:257:58Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:382.910:334.03:570.63:510.06:267:57Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:453.111:304.14:560.54:54-0.16:267:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:443.35:510.35:53-0.16:277:55Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:224.112:393.56:410.26:49-0.26:287:54Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:124.11:323.77:290.17:44-0.16:297:52Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:004.02:243.88:160.08:370.06:297:51Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:473.83:153.99:00-0.19:270.16:307:50Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:333.74:043.99:440.010:170.36:317:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:193.44:543.910:280.111:100.56:327:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:063.25:463.811:160.26:327:46Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:573.06:413.612:050.712:080.46:337:45Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:512.97:383.51:030.81:030.56:347:44Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:482.88:373.52:011.02:000.66:357:42Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:482.79:373.53:001.02:560.66:357:41Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:482.710:323.53:561.03:520.76:367:40Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:432.811:193.54:481.04:440.66:377:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:303.05:340.95:320.66:377:37Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:003.612:113.16:140.86:160.66:387:36New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:373.612:493.26:510.76:580.56:397:35New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:113.51:263.47:260.67:390.56:407:33New Moon31Thu
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 9:07 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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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