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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 21m at 6:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:12 pm (2.8 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 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:533.93:082.89:240.19:14-0.25:578:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:423.94:033.010:110.010:09-0.15:578:23Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:323.85:023.111:00-0.111:090.05:588:23Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:263.66:043.311:52-0.15:588:23First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:223.47:063.412:140.112:47-0.25:598:23First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:203.28:083.61:210.21:41-0.25:598:23First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:193.09:113.72:260.32:36-0.26:008:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:222.810:123.83:310.33:32-0.26:008:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:232.811:083.84:330.34:26-0.26:018:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:192.711:593.95:300.35:19-0.16:028:22Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:102.76:230.36:09-0.16:028:22Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:463.812:572.77:120.36:570.06:038:21Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:323.71:422.67:570.37:420.16:038:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:143.72:262.78:390.48:260.26:048:20Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:553.63:082.79:180.49:080.26:058:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:343.53:502.79:560.49:510.36:058:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:123.34:332.810:340.410:360.46:068:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:513.25:192.911:140.411:260.66:078:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:323.06:082.911:570.46:078:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:172.96:593.012:210.712:420.46:088:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:042.87:513.11:180.71:280.46:098:17Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:542.68:463.22:150.82:150.46:098:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:482.59:423.43:120.83:040.46:108:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:462.510:363.64:090.73:550.36:118:15Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:412.511:263.75:030.64:450.26:118:14Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:312.65:540.55:350.16:128:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:133.912:192.86:420.46:26-0.16:138:13New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:004.01:092.97:290.37:18-0.26:148:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:474.12:013.18:150.18:11-0.26:148:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:354.12:543.39:000.09:04-0.26:158:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:244.03:493.59:45-0.19:59-0.16:168:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:21 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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