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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 11m at 12:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:153.64:534.210:240.011:110.46:407:33Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:073.45:494.011:170.26:407:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:033.26:483.912:100.612:130.36:417:30First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:013.07:473.71:100.81:130.56:427:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:023.08:493.62:100.92:130.66:427:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:052.99:493.63:091.03:120.66:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:063.010:433.64:060.94:090.76:447:24Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:593.111:293.64:560.95:010.76:457:23Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:433.25:400.85:470.76:457:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:093.612:233.36:190.86:310.66:467:20Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:453.51:003.46:550.77:120.66:477:19Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:193.51:353.67:290.77:510.66:477:17Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:523.42:103.78:020.68:300.76:487:16Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:233.32:453.78:340.69:080.76:497:15Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:563.33:223.89:080.69:480.76:507:13Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:313.24:043.99:430.610:320.86:507:12Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:113.24:513.910:240.611:240.96:517:10Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:583.15:473.911:150.66:527:09Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:563.16:483.912:230.912:160.66:537:07Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:013.17:533.91:250.91:220.66:537:06Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:113.28:583.92:260.92:290.56:547:05Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:213.410:023.93:250.73:350.46:557:03Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:263.610:594.04:210.54:390.36:557:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:244.011:504.05:120.45:370.26:567:00Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:164.26:010.26:330.16:576:59New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:394.01:064.46:490.17:260.16:586:57New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:273.91:564.57:350.08:180.26:586:56New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:153.82:464.58:220.09:070.36:596:55Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:033.63:354.49:080.19:560.47:006:53Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:513.54:254.29:560.210:470.67:016:52Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 3:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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