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 5h 35m 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 - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:383.57:082.812:080.01:050.26:167:51First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:393.38:132.91:150.22:030.26:157:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:383.19:163.02:210.32:580.26:147:53First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:373.010:143.23:240.33:490.26:137:53Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:322.911:053.34:240.44:370.26:127:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:192.811:483.45:170.35:200.26:117:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:012.76:040.35:590.26:107:56Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:273.412:402.66:480.36:370.26:097:57Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:043.51:162.67:290.47:130.26:087:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:403.51:512.58:080.47:500.26:077:58Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:173.52:252.58:460.48:260.26:067:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:533.43:012.59:240.49:030.36:068:00Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:313.43:392.410:040.59:420.36:058:01Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:113.44:232.510:460.510:270.36:048:01Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:553.35:132.511:330.511:200.46:038:02Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:443.36:112.612:230.46:028:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:373.27:112.812:220.41:130.36:028:04Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:313.18:113.01:260.42:030.26:018:04Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:273.09:123.32:300.42:520.16:008:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:262.910:113.63:330.33:42-0.16:008:06Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:242.911:063.94:340.24:32-0.25:598:07Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:182.911:584.15:310.15:23-0.45:598:07Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:092.96:260.06:14-0.55:588:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:494.21:012.97:20-0.17:06-0.55:578:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:424.31:552.98:12-0.18:00-0.55:578:09New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:354.22:502.99:04-0.18:55-0.45:568:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:284.13:462.99:54-0.19:49-0.35:568:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:213.94:442.910:460.010:47-0.15:568:12Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:153.75:452.911:400.011:490.15:558:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:113.46:463.012:350.15:558:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:063.27:463.012:530.31:280.15:548:13First Quarter31Thu
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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