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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 4:22 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 10:14 am (2.6 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 - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:122.82:403.78:140.69:140.86:275:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:492.83:213.78:520.79:590.96:285:12Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:322.74:093.69:360.710:520.96:295:11Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:242.75:033.610:310.811:480.96:305:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:252.76:013.511:360.86:315:09Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:292.87:003.512:420.812:430.76:325:08Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:343.17:593.41:350.71:470.66:335:07Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:363.48:573.42:250.52:500.56:345:07Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:333.79:513.43:140.33:500.36:355:06Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:254.110:403.44:010.14:460.26:365:05Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:144.311:283.34:47-0.15:390.16:375:04New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:034.55:34-0.26:320.06:385:04New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:173.312:544.66:22-0.37:240.06:395:03New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:083.21:464.57:13-0.38:150.16:395:02Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:003.12:384.48:04-0.29:070.26:405:02Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:553.13:334.28:58-0.110:010.36:415:01Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:533.04:303.99:560.110:590.46:425:00First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:562.95:303.710:590.311:580.46:435:00First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:012.96:293.412:060.56:444:59First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:053.07:273.212:550.41:110.66:454:59First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:073.18:253.11:480.42:130.66:464:58Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:043.29:193.02:390.43:120.66:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:543.410:062.93:250.34:050.66:484:58Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:373.510:482.84:070.34:530.56:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:153.511:262.74:460.35:360.56:504:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:523.65:230.36:180.56:514:57Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:022.612:283.66:000.36:570.56:524:56Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:372.51:033.66:350.37:360.56:534:56Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:112.51:403.67:110.38:140.56:544:56Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:472.52:173.57:480.38:530.56:554:56Waning 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 1:18 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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