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 : 12:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 6:14 am (3.0 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 - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:004.03:293.89:18-0.39:40-0.26:178:09Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:493.84:233.910:05-0.310:360.06:178:08Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:403.65:203.910:54-0.311:340.26:188:07Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:333.36:183.811:48-0.26:198:06First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:293.17:183.812:360.412:440.06:208:05First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:282.98:183.71:380.61:420.16:208:04First Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:292.89:203.62:400.72:400.26:218:03Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:322.810:203.63:410.73:370.36:228:02Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:322.811:133.64:380.74:330.36:238:01Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:232.811:583.65:290.75:230.46:238:00Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:082.96:140.76:090.46:247:59Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:383.612:492.96:550.66:520.46:257:58Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:163.51:283.07:320.67:330.46:267:57Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:513.52:043.18:070.68:130.56:267:55Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:243.42:403.28:400.58:520.56:277:54Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:563.33:163.39:120.59:300.66:287:53Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:283.33:543.49:450.510:110.66:297:52Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:023.24:353.510:200.410:570.76:297:51Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:413.15:223.511:000.511:500.86:307:50Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:263.06:173.611:480.56:317:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:192.97:163.612:490.912:440.46:327:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:182.88:193.71:500.91:440.46:327:46Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:242.99:243.82:510.92:460.36:337:45Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:353.010:263.93:520.73:490.26:347:43Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:403.211:214.14:480.64:500.16:357:42Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:373.55:400.45:490.06:357:41New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:124.112:313.86:290.26:45-0.16:367:39New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:014.11:244.07:170.07:40-0.16:377:38New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:494.02:164.28:04-0.18:33-0.16:377:37New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:383.93:084.38:50-0.29:250.16:387:35Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:263.84:004.39:36-0.110:170.26:397:34Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:28 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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