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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:31 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 8:02 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:573.52:133.48:080.68:250.56:397:33New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:313.42:503.58:410.69:040.66:407:32Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:053.33:263.69:140.69:430.76:417:30Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:383.24:033.69:470.610:240.86:427:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:123.14:443.610:220.711:090.96:427:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:513.05:313.611:030.76:437:26First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:352.86:243.512:021.011:52 AM0.86:447:25First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:272.87:223.51:001.112:480.86:447:23First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:262.78:243.61:591.21:470.86:457:22First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:312.89:263.62:581.12:470.76:467:21Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:372.910:233.83:541.03:470.66:477:19Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:373.111:133.94:450.94:450.56:477:18Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:293.411:583.95:310.75:390.36:487:16Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:173.86:140.56:320.26:497:15Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:433.91:054.16:560.37:240.16:497:13Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:273.91:544.37:400.18:160.16:507:12Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:133.82:444.58:240.09:070.26:517:11Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:013.73:364.59:10-0.19:590.36:527:09Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:503.54:304.59:590.010:550.56:527:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:433.45:294.310:520.111:550.76:537:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:423.26:314.111:530.36:547:05Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:473.17:364.012:590.812:580.56:547:03Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:553.18:413.82:030.92:050.66:557:02Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:043.19:453.83:050.93:100.66:567:01Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:093.210:433.74:040.94:120.76:576:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:053.411:313.74:560.85:080.76:576:58Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:513.55:410.75:570.76:586:56Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:133.612:323.66:200.76:420.76:596:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:513.51:093.76:560.77:240.77:006:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:263.41:443.77:300.78:030.77:006:52New Moon30Sat
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 11:16 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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