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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 22m at 12:57 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:193.25:502.711:510.411:580.55:578:24Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:043.06:432.812:370.35:578:24Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:522.97:363.012:560.61:230.35:578:23Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:422.88:303.21:550.62:090.25:588:23Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:352.79:273.42:530.62:560.25:588:23Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:322.610:223.63:520.53:460.05:598:23Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:292.611:153.84:480.44:36-0.15:598:23Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:212.75:420.35:27-0.26:008:23Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:054.012:122.86:340.26:19-0.36:018:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:554.11:052.97:250.17:13-0.46:018:22New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:464.21:593.08:160.08:08-0.46:028:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:384.22:563.19:05-0.19:03-0.46:028:21Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:304.13:533.29:54-0.29:59-0.36:038:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:223.94:513.310:44-0.210:58-0.16:038:21Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:153.75:523.411:37-0.26:048:20First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:113.56:533.512:010.112:31-0.26:058:20First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:073.27:533.51:060.21:26-0.16:058:19First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:053.08:533.62:090.42:20-0.16:068:19First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:052.89:533.63:110.43:140.06:078:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:042.710:483.64:110.54:070.16:078:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:592.711:373.65:070.54:580.16:088:17Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:472.65:570.55:450.26:098:17Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:213.612:312.66:440.56:290.26:098:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:033.61:112.67:260.57:110.36:108:15Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:423.51:512.68:060.57:510.36:118:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:193.52:292.78:430.58:310.36:128:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:543.53:072.89:180.59:100.46:128:13Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:293.43:452.99:520.59:500.46:138:13Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:043.34:263.010:280.410:340.56:148:12Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:413.25:113.111:070.411:240.66:158:11Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:223.16:003.211:490.46:158:10Third Quarter31Sun
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 4:10 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 1% 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 (1% 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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