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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 28m at 2:22 am (3.5 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:303.68:523.72:270.52:440.46:407:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:133.79:323.63:060.43:290.46:417:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:573.910:133.63:460.34:140.46:427:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:414.010:553.54:250.35:000.46:427:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:294.011:413.45:070.35:500.66:437:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:234.05:550.36:480.76:447:25Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:353.31:234.06:520.37:510.76:457:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:373.22:263.97:540.48:520.76:457:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:423.23:293.98:570.49:530.76:467:21Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:493.34:334.010:000.310:540.66:477:19Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:563.45:344.011:050.311:500.56:477:18Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:573.66:284.112:060.26:487:16Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:503.97:174.012:420.31:010.26:497:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:404.08:054.01:300.21:540.16:507:14New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:294.18:523.92:160.22:450.26:507:12New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:184.19:383.73:020.23:340.36:517:11New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:044.110:233.63:450.24:200.46:527:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:494.011:063.44:270.35:050.66:527:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:343.911:503.25:090.55:510.76:537:06Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:223.75:530.66:420.96:547:05Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:383.11:133.66:430.87:371.06:557:03First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:303.02:063.57:370.98:301.16:557:02First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:232.92:583.48:311.09:221.16:567:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:172.93:513.49:251.010:121.16:576:59First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:123.04:453.510:190.911:021.06:576:58Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:073.25:353.511:130.811:470.86:586:56Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:563.46:193.612:030.76:596:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:393.66:593.712:280.712:500.67:006:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:203.87:393.71:080.51:350.57:006:52Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:014.08:203.71:480.42:210.47:016:51Full Moon30Thu
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 5:34 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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