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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 4:22 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:08 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:053.39:252.72:330.13:290.35:536:27Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:593.410:203.13:350.04:170.15:526:28Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:483.411:113.44:32-0.25:03-0.15:506:29Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:353.45:27-0.35:47-0.35:496:30Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:003.712:223.46:21-0.46:32-0.55:476:31Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:504.01:103.37:14-0.47:18-0.65:466:31Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:414.11:583.28:05-0.48:05-0.65:456:32Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:324.12:483.08:57-0.28:54-0.55:436:33Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:254.03:412.99:51-0.19:47-0.35:426:34Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:223.84:402.710:490.110:46-0.15:416:34Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:233.65:432.611:510.311:510.15:396:35Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:253.46:492.612:530.45:386:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:293.37:562.612:560.21:540.45:376:37Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:323.29:002.72:010.32:510.45:366:38Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:303.19:562.83:030.33:420.35:346:38Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:193.010:423.03:590.34:270.35:336:39Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:013.011:223.14:480.35:060.25:326:40Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:392.911:593.25:330.35:430.25:306:41New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:142.86:150.36:170.25:296:42New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:343.312:482.76:550.36:500.25:286:42New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:083.41:212.67:330.37:220.25:276:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:423.41:532.68:100.37:550.25:266:44Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:173.42:272.58:480.48:300.25:246:45Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:553.43:042.59:300.49:080.35:236:46Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:393.43:492.410:180.59:550.35:226:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:293.44:432.411:120.510:530.35:216:47First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:263.35:462.512:090.55:206:48First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:263.37:512.62:050.46:197:49First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:273.38:582.82:060.32:590.36:187:50First Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:283.310:023.13:120.23:510.16:177:50Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 7:45 pm — 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 11% 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 Waning Crescent (11% 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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