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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 07m at 3:35 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:08 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:333.08:254.01:530.91:490.57:016:51First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:473.29:324.02:560.82:590.57:026:50Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:583.410:344.03:560.74:070.47:026:49Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:593.711:284.04:500.55:090.37:036:47Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:534.05:400.46:050.37:046:46Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:163.912:424.26:260.26:590.37:056:45Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:033.81:294.37:100.27:490.37:056:43Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:483.62:154.37:530.28:370.47:066:42Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:323.53:004.38:350.39:230.57:076:40Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:153.33:444.29:160.410:080.77:086:39Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:583.24:304.09:580.510:550.87:096:38Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:433.05:193.810:450.711:471.07:096:36Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:342.96:133.711:370.87:106:35Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:302.87:103.512:441.112:370.97:116:34Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:302.88:083.51:411.11:381.07:126:33Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:312.99:063.42:361.12:381.07:136:31Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:323.010:003.43:281.03:360.97:136:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:253.210:473.44:160.94:300.97:146:29Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:113.411:283.44:580.85:190.87:156:28Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:503.65:350.76:050.77:166:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:053.312:273.86:110.66:480.67:176:25New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:403.31:044.06:450.57:300.67:186:24New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:153.21:424.17:210.48:130.57:196:23New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:523.22:234.27:580.38:570.57:196:22Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:333.12:094.37:400.38:420.66:205:21Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:183.12:584.28:250.39:330.66:215:20Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:093.03:544.19:160.310:300.76:225:18Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:083.04:554.010:180.411:320.76:235:17First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:173.06:003.911:290.56:245:16First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:293.17:053.812:340.612:410.56:255:15First Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:403.38:093.71:330.51:500.56:265:14Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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