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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 54m at 8:14 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:04 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:013.63:172.89:200.09:20-0.15:546:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:473.54:022.710:080.210:060.15:526:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:363.34:522.511:010.310:580.25:516:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:283.25:462.411:570.511:540.35:496:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:243.16:442.412:530.65:486:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:223.07:442.412:530.41:490.65:476:31Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:223.08:452.51:510.42:440.55:456:32Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:183.09:392.62:490.43:340.55:446:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:053.010:252.83:420.34:180.45:436:33Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:473.011:053.04:310.34:580.35:416:34Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:253.011:433.25:160.25:340.25:406:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:003.05:590.16:100.15:396:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:203.312:363.06:420.16:450.05:376:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:593.51:132.97:250.07:22-0.15:366:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:393.71:532.98:080.08:01-0.15:356:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:233.82:372.88:540.08:44-0.25:346:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:123.83:262.89:440.19:34-0.15:326:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:063.84:232.710:410.210:33-0.15:316:40First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:073.75:282.711:430.211:400.05:306:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:113.66:372.712:450.25:296:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:173.57:472.912:490.01:460.25:276:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:233.48:563.11:580.02:450.05:266:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:253.49:563.33:040.03:40-0.15:256:44Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:203.411:493.55:06-0.15:30-0.26:247:45Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:103.36:02-0.16:17-0.26:237:46Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:383.712:563.26:54-0.17:01-0.26:227:47Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:233.81:413.17:44-0.17:44-0.26:207:48Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:083.82:242.98:300.08:26-0.16:197:48Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:503.73:062.89:130.19:060.06:187:49Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:323.63:472.79:560.29:470.16:177:50Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:09 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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