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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 11:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 5:25 am (3.1 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:193.84:382.910:42-0.110:48-0.35:536:27Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:193.65:422.811:440.111:53-0.15:526:28Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:213.47:472.81:450.16:507:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:243.38:522.81:570.02:450.26:497:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:263.29:562.93:010.13:420.26:487:30Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:253.110:523.04:030.14:350.26:467:31Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:153.011:403.14:590.25:220.16:457:32Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:593.05:490.26:040.16:447:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:223.212:392.96:340.26:430.16:427:34New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:003.31:162.87:160.27:190.16:417:34New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:363.31:512.87:560.27:550.16:407:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:123.32:252.78:340.28:290.16:387:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:473.42:592.79:110.29:040.26:377:37Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:233.43:332.69:490.39:400.26:367:37Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:013.34:122.610:300.410:200.26:347:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:433.34:562.611:160.411:070.36:337:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:313.35:492.612:080.46:327:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:253.26:482.612:040.31:030.46:317:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:223.27:502.71:060.31:570.46:297:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:213.28:532.92:080.32:500.26:287:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:213.19:563.23:110.23:420.16:277:43Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:193.210:523.54:120.14:33-0.16:267:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:133.211:453.85:10-0.15:23-0.36:257:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:033.26:06-0.26:11-0.46:237:45Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:354.112:533.26:59-0.37:01-0.56:227:46Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:264.21:433.27:52-0.37:51-0.66:217:47Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:184.32:353.28:44-0.38:42-0.66:207:48Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:104.23:293.19:35-0.39:34-0.56:197:49Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:034.14:243.110:27-0.110:29-0.36:187:49Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:583.95:223.011:220.011:28-0.16:177:50Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:39 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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