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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 8:13 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:57 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:023.35:50-0.26:090.15:578:24Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:183.41:013.46:41-0.27:130.25:588:24Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:133.22:013.57:35-0.28:180.35:588:24Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:103.03:013.68:29-0.29:200.45:598:23Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:082.94:023.79:24-0.210:240.45:598:23Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:102.85:043.810:21-0.211:260.46:008:23Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:142.76:013.811:19-0.26:008:23Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:122.86:533.912:240.312:14-0.26:018:23Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:042.87:413.91:150.21:06-0.26:018:22New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:532.98:273.82:050.21:56-0.16:028:22New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:432.99:133.72:520.22:46-0.16:038:22New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:322.99:573.63:360.13:330.06:038:21New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:173.010:383.54:170.14:180.26:048:21Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:013.011:173.34:550.25:020.36:048:20Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:453.011:563.15:330.25:470.56:058:20Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:313.06:140.36:370.66:068:20Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:382.91:193.06:570.47:320.76:068:19First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:222.72:093.17:420.48:260.86:078:19First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:082.62:583.18:280.49:190.86:088:18First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:552.53:513.29:140.410:140.86:088:17First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:482.54:463.310:030.311:100.86:098:17Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:472.55:393.510:560.36:108:16Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:442.66:273.712:020.611:48 AM0.16:118:15Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:342.87:123.812:490.512:390.06:118:15Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:223.07:573.91:350.31:29-0.16:128:14Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:123.28:454.02:210.12:21-0.26:138:13Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:043.49:333.93:080.03:14-0.26:138:13Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:573.610:203.83:53-0.24:07-0.26:148:12Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:503.711:083.74:38-0.25:00-0.16:158:11Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:443.811:593.55:24-0.25:560.16:168:10Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:423.86:15-0.26:580.36:168:09Third Quarter31Wed
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 11:05 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 99% 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 (99% 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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