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 (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 6:07 pm (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 - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:164.03:322.79:430.19:32-0.25:548:15Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:063.84:252.710:320.210:240.05:548:15Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:573.65:202.711:230.211:200.25:548:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:483.46:182.712:150.35:538:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:413.17:152.712:200.41:070.35:538:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:333.08:112.81:210.51:560.35:538:18First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:252.89:072.92:200.62:430.35:538:18First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:182.710:003.13:180.63:290.35:538:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:102.610:473.24:140.64:130.35:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:572.511:303.35:050.54:560.35:538:20Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:392.45:520.55:360.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:103.412:182.46:370.56:150.25:538:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:483.512:552.47:200.46:540.25:538:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:273.61:322.48:010.47:340.15:538:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:073.62:122.48:420.48:160.15:538:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:483.62:562.59:230.39:000.15:538:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:303.73:442.610:040.39:480.15:538:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:163.64:372.710:490.210:420.15:538:22Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:053.55:362.911:380.111:440.25:538:23Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:583.46:383.112:300.05:548:23Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:533.27:403.312:510.21:22-0.15:548:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:513.18:423.51:570.32:14-0.25:548:23Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:522.99:443.83:030.33:08-0.35:548:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:542.810:443.94:070.24:03-0.35:558:24Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:542.711:384.05:080.24:57-0.35:558:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:492.76:040.15:50-0.35:558:24New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:304.112:412.76:580.16:43-0.35:568:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:214.01:322.77:490.17:35-0.25:568:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:103.92:232.78:380.18:25-0.15:578:24New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:583.83:132.79:230.29:130.05:578:24Waxing 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 9:16 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 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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