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 5h 07m 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 - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:523.411:163.64:460.85:020.77:016:51Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:373.711:573.65:270.75:510.57:026:50Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:204.06:070.56:400.47:026:48Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:383.61:034.26:470.37:280.37:036:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:193.61:494.47:280.28:170.37:046:46Full Moon5Fri
6Sat2:033.62:374.58:120.19:060.37:056:44Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:503.53:284.58:590.09:560.47:066:43Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:413.44:234.59:490.110:510.57:066:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:363.35:224.310:450.211:520.77:076:40Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:393.26:264.111:500.37:086:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:483.27:314.012:560.712:590.57:096:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:583.38:363.81:590.72:080.67:106:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:073.49:393.72:590.73:150.67:106:35Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:113.510:373.63:550.64:180.67:116:34Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:063.711:273.64:460.55:150.67:126:32Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:533.85:320.56:060.67:136:31Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:113.512:353.96:130.56:520.67:146:30New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:513.31:144.06:520.57:350.67:156:29New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:293.21:523.97:290.58:150.77:156:27New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:053.12:283.98:050.68:540.77:166:26Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:403.03:053.88:410.69:320.87:176:25Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:152.93:433.89:170.710:120.97:186:24Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:522.94:253.79:560.710:571.07:196:23Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:352.85:123.610:400.811:481.07:206:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:252.86:043.511:340.97:216:20First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:232.86:583.412:421.012:350.97:216:19First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:242.97:543.41:351.01:380.97:226:18First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:253.07:493.31:260.91:390.86:235:17First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:243.38:443.32:140.72:390.76:245:16Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:183.69:353.33:000.63:350.66:255:15Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:083.910:223.33:450.44:280.56:265:14Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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