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 39m 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 - Sep 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:052.99:533.83:140.83:110.56:407:33Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:092.910:503.74:140.94:100.56:407:32Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:053.011:393.75:080.95:040.66:417:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:523.05:560.85:530.66:427:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:223.712:343.16:380.86:370.66:427:28New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:013.71:133.27:160.87:190.66:437:26New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:373.61:503.37:510.77:590.66:447:25New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:103.52:253.48:230.78:380.66:457:23New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:423.42:593.58:540.79:160.76:457:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:143.33:343.69:260.79:550.76:467:21Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:463.24:133.69:580.710:380.86:477:19Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:223.14:563.710:350.711:270.96:477:18Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:043.05:473.711:180.76:487:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:542.96:443.712:241.012:120.76:497:15First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:522.97:473.81:251.11:120.76:507:13First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:562.98:523.82:261.02:150.66:507:12First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:063.09:573.93:261.03:200.56:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:143.210:554.14:240.84:230.46:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:133.511:474.15:160.65:220.26:527:08Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:063.86:040.46:190.16:537:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:354.112:574.16:500.27:140.06:547:05Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:234.11:494.37:360.18:080.06:557:03Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:114.02:404.58:220.09:000.16:557:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:593.83:314.59:080.09:520.26:567:01Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:483.64:234.49:550.110:450.46:576:59Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:393.45:184.310:450.211:430.66:576:58Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:353.36:164.111:410.46:586:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:353.17:173.912:440.812:420.66:596:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:373.08:193.81:450.91:450.77:006:53Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:413.09:223.72:451.02:470.87:006:52Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656502)

Common Questions About Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA