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 : in 5h 52m at 12:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:262.911:443.25:200.25:320.25:526:28New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:002.86:020.16:070.15:516:28New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:213.312:352.86:440.16:420.05:506:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:583.51:102.87:240.17:18-0.15:486:30New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:373.62:482.89:060.18:57-0.16:477:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:193.63:292.79:490.19:39-0.16:467:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:063.74:172.710:370.210:27-0.16:447:32Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:583.65:122.711:320.211:25-0.16:437:33Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:573.66:172.712:320.26:427:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:003.57:252.812:320.01:330.26:407:35First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:043.48:352.91:410.02:320.16:397:36First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:093.39:433.22:490.03:300.06:387:36Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:123.310:443.43:550.04:25-0.16:367:37Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:083.311:393.74:58-0.15:17-0.36:357:38Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:593.25:54-0.26:05-0.36:347:39Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:283.812:463.16:48-0.26:51-0.36:337:39Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:163.91:333.07:38-0.27:37-0.36:317:40Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:023.92:182.98:25-0.18:21-0.26:307:41Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:483.83:022.89:110.09:04-0.16:297:42Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:323.73:462.79:550.19:480.06:287:43Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:173.54:322.610:400.310:340.16:267:43Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:043.45:212.611:290.411:250.36:257:44Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:553.26:162.512:220.56:247:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:483.17:132.512:230.41:150.56:237:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:423.08:102.61:220.52:070.56:227:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:362.99:082.72:210.52:570.56:217:47Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:312.810:032.93:190.53:450.46:207:48Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:222.810:513.14:140.54:290.36:187:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:072.711:333.35:050.45:100.36:177:50Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:472.75:520.35:490.26:167:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:53 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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