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 15m 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 - Feb 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:573.26:072.512:180.07:045:36Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:403.46:532.712:13-0.41:01-0.27:035:37New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:243.47:422.91:02-0.51:45-0.47:025:38New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:093.48:323.11:52-0.62:29-0.57:025:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:553.49:223.22:43-0.63:12-0.67:015:40Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:413.210:123.33:33-0.63:56-0.77:005:41Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:283.111:073.44:25-0.44:43-0.76:595:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:202.95:23-0.35:36-0.66:585:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:063.312:172.76:26-0.16:34-0.56:575:44First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:083.31:182.57:290.07:34-0.56:565:45First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:093.32:212.48:320.18:34-0.46:555:46First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:133.23:282.49:360.19:36-0.46:545:47Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:173.34:322.510:370.010:38-0.46:535:48Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:123.35:282.611:31-0.111:33-0.46:525:49Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:013.36:172.712:19-0.16:515:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:463.37:042.812:23-0.41:04-0.26:505:50Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:303.27:502.91:12-0.41:46-0.36:495:51Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:133.18:342.91:58-0.32:26-0.36:485:52Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:533.09:153.02:42-0.33:04-0.36:475:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:312.99:553.03:24-0.23:40-0.26:465:54Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:082.710:352.94:040.04:16-0.16:445:55Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:442.511:182.94:470.14:550.06:435:56Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:242.45:350.35:380.16:425:57Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:052.812:092.36:280.46:270.16:415:58Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:562.812:582.27:220.57:180.16:405:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:492.81:512.28:150.58:100.16:386:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:442.82:502.29:090.59:050.16:376:01Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:422.93:542.310:040.310:03-0.16:366:01Waning Crescent28Fri
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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