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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 15m at 1:28 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:07 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:473.02:103.37:55-0.68:25-0.67:055:35Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:363.12:543.18:45-0.49:08-0.57:045:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:253.13:382.99:34-0.29:51-0.47:035:37Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:143.14:242.610:260.010:37-0.37:025:38Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:053.05:132.411:210.111:27-0.27:025:39Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:582.96:042.212:190.37:015:40Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:542.86:592.112:20-0.11:160.47:005:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:532.87:592.01:140.02:150.46:595:42Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:532.89:002.02:090.03:130.46:585:43Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:472.99:542.13:040.04:050.46:575:44Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:332.910:402.23:550.04:510.36:565:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:143.011:222.34:42-0.15:320.26:555:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:513.05:26-0.16:100.16:545:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:012.512:263.06:08-0.26:460.06:535:48New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:392.61:013.06:50-0.27:20-0.26:525:49New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:182.81:363.07:32-0.27:54-0.36:515:50Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:583.02:122.98:15-0.28:29-0.46:505:51Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:413.22:522.89:00-0.29:09-0.46:495:52Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:283.33:362.79:50-0.19:54-0.46:485:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:213.34:282.610:480.010:47-0.46:475:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:213.35:272.411:520.111:49-0.46:455:55First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:263.36:332.412:570.26:445:56First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:333.37:462.412:54-0.42:030.26:435:56Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:423.48:582.52:01-0.43:070.16:425:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:453.410:032.73:07-0.44:05-0.16:415:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:413.510:592.94:10-0.54:58-0.26:395:59Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:313.411:513.15:07-0.55:46-0.36:386:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:173.46:01-0.56:31-0.46:376:01Full Moon28Thu
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 4:17 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 52% 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 (52% 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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