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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 1:32 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:313.34:402.710:52-0.111:00-0.67:055:35First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:323.35:382.511:570.011:59-0.57:045:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:353.36:422.41:030.17:035:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:423.37:512.31:00-0.52:100.17:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:503.49:022.32:04-0.53:150.17:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:533.410:062.43:08-0.54:150.07:015:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:483.411:022.54:09-0.55:09-0.17:005:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:373.411:522.65:05-0.55:57-0.26:595:42Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:233.35:57-0.56:41-0.26:585:43Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:402.71:063.26:46-0.47:22-0.36:575:44Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:242.81:453.17:31-0.37:59-0.36:565:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:062.92:232.98:14-0.28:35-0.26:555:46Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:462.92:592.78:56-0.19:10-0.26:545:47Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:272.93:372.69:400.09:48-0.16:535:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:102.94:172.410:270.210:310.06:525:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:572.95:022.311:200.311:190.06:515:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:492.85:522.112:170.46:505:51Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:452.86:472.012:120.11:150.56:495:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:452.87:482.01:070.12:140.56:475:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:462.98:522.02:030.13:110.56:465:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:413.09:482.22:590.04:030.46:455:55Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:283.110:362.43:52-0.14:480.26:445:56Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:103.211:212.64:42-0.25:290.06:435:57New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:503.25:30-0.36:09-0.16:425:58New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:052.912:303.26:19-0.46:48-0.36:405:58New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:503.21:123.27:07-0.47:28-0.56:395:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:373.41:553.17:56-0.48:09-0.66:386:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:253.62:403.08:45-0.48:53-0.66:376:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 4:47 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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