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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:28 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 41m at 7:04 pm (3.3 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:543.16:513.912:200.812:150.36:397:34Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:583.07:573.91:240.81:200.36:407:32Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:083.09:054.02:290.82:270.36:407:31Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:213.110:104.03:320.73:340.36:417:30Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:293.311:094.14:310.64:380.26:427:28Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:283.65:250.45:380.16:437:27Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:014.112:223.86:150.36:330.16:437:25New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:494.01:124.07:020.27:260.16:447:24New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:353.92:014.17:460.18:170.26:457:23New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:213.82:484.18:300.19:040.36:467:21Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:053.63:334.19:120.29:510.56:467:20Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:483.44:194.09:540.310:380.66:477:18Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:323.25:073.910:380.511:290.86:487:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:193.16:003.711:270.66:487:16First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:113.06:553.612:241.012:220.76:497:14First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:082.97:533.51:211.11:200.86:507:13First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:072.88:523.52:181.12:180.96:517:11First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:082.99:493.53:141.13:150.96:517:10Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:073.010:403.54:061.14:110.86:527:08Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:573.211:233.54:531.05:010.86:537:07Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:403.35:340.95:480.76:537:06Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:023.512:183.56:120.86:310.66:547:04Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:373.512:553.76:470.67:130.66:557:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:123.51:333.97:220.57:560.66:567:01Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:473.52:124.17:570.58:380.56:567:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:243.42:544.28:350.49:220.66:576:58Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:053.43:404.29:160.310:090.66:586:57Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:503.34:324.210:010.311:030.76:596:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:423.25:304.210:550.46:596:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:433.26:344.112:030.811:59 AM0.47:006:53Third Quarter30Mon
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 10:16 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 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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