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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 3:35 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:08 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:363.25:012.711:060.411:060.55:578:24Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:163.15:512.811:480.35:578:24First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:003.06:433.012:020.512:320.35:578:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:482.87:363.21:010.61:170.25:588:23First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:392.78:333.32:010.62:040.25:588:23First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:342.69:323.63:020.62:530.15:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:352.510:313.84:020.53:460.05:598:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:352.611:264.05:000.44:41-0.26:008:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:312.65:560.35:37-0.36:018:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:194.112:252.86:490.26:32-0.46:018:22Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:114.21:212.97:410.17:29-0.46:028:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:044.22:183.08:310.08:26-0.46:028:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:554.13:153.29:19-0.19:22-0.36:038:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:463.94:123.310:07-0.210:18-0.16:048:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:363.75:103.410:56-0.211:180.16:048:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:283.56:093.511:47-0.16:058:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:223.27:073.512:200.312:40-0.16:058:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:172.98:053.51:230.41:320.06:068:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:142.79:043.52:240.52:250.16:078:18Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:132.610:023.53:250.63:180.26:078:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:122.510:563.54:240.64:110.26:088:17Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:052.511:443.55:180.75:010.36:098:17Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:512.56:060.75:480.36:108:16Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:273.512:332.56:510.76:310.36:108:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:073.51:132.57:320.67:130.36:118:15New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:443.51:512.68:090.67:530.36:128:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:203.52:292.78:440.58:330.46:128:13New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:543.43:072.89:170.59:120.46:138:12Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:273.43:463.09:500.49:540.56:148:12Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:013.34:273.110:240.410:390.56:158:11Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:383.25:133.211:010.311:310.66:158:10Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 6:21 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 20% 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 (20% 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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