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 : 1:32 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 7:07 am (2.8 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 - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:182.510:103.33:360.93:250.56:168:09Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:162.511:013.44:320.94:180.46:178:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:062.511:453.55:220.85:060.46:188:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:512.66:070.75:520.46:198:06Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:263.612:322.86:480.76:360.36:198:05Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:033.61:122.97:270.57:200.36:208:04Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:403.61:533.18:040.48:040.26:218:03Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:173.62:363.38:390.38:490.26:228:02Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:553.63:203.59:160.29:350.26:228:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:363.54:083.79:540.110:250.36:238:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:193.45:003.810:370.011:210.46:247:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:083.25:583.911:270.06:257:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:043.17:003.912:240.512:240.06:257:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:052.98:053.91:290.61:260.16:267:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:122.99:123.92:340.72:290.16:277:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:232.910:184.03:390.73:340.16:277:54Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:323.011:174.04:410.64:380.16:287:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:313.15:370.55:360.16:297:51Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:094.012:253.36:270.46:310.16:307:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:574.01:153.47:140.37:230.16:307:49New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:423.82:023.57:570.38:120.26:317:48New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:253.72:473.68:380.38:570.36:327:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:053.53:293.69:160.39:410.46:337:45Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:443.44:123.69:530.410:250.66:337:44Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:233.24:553.610:320.511:130.86:347:43Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:053.05:433.511:150.66:357:41First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:512.96:353.512:050.912:040.66:367:40First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:422.87:313.41:021.012:580.76:367:39First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:372.78:303.41:591.11:530.76:377:37First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:372.79:303.42:571.12:490.76:387:36Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:392.710:253.53:531.13:450.76:397:35Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:19 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 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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