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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 52m at 12:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (3.3 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 - Dec 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:172.93:543.99:21-0.210:220.16:564:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:202.94:523.610:240.011:190.16:574:55Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:253.05:513.411:310.26:574:55Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:303.06:493.112:160.112:380.36:584:55Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:323.17:472.91:100.11:430.46:594:55Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:333.38:452.72:020.12:450.47:004:55Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:283.49:392.62:520.13:430.47:014:55Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:153.410:262.53:390.14:340.47:024:55Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:583.511:082.54:220.15:210.47:024:56Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:383.511:472.45:030.16:040.47:034:56New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:163.45:420.26:450.47:044:56New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:242.312:533.46:210.27:240.47:044:56New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:002.31:303.46:590.28:010.47:054:56New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:372.32:073.37:370.28:380.47:064:57Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:152.32:443.38:160.29:170.37:064:57Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:572.43:233.28:580.29:580.37:074:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:432.44:053.19:460.310:420.27:084:58Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:352.54:523.010:420.411:280.27:084:58First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:312.75:422.911:450.47:094:59First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:282.96:352.712:150.112:490.47:094:59First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:273.17:322.61:03-0.11:520.37:105:00First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:273.48:332.51:53-0.22:540.27:105:00Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:263.69:332.52:45-0.33:530.17:115:01Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:213.810:282.53:39-0.54:500.07:115:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:144.011:212.64:33-0.65:44-0.17:125:02Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:064.05:27-0.76:37-0.27:125:02Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:152.612:594.06:22-0.77:28-0.37:125:03Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:112.71:513.97:18-0.78:17-0.37:135:04Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:072.82:423.78:12-0.69:06-0.37:135:04Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:042.83:333.59:08-0.49:55-0.37:135:05Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:022.94:253.210:06-0.210:44-0.37:135:06Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:53 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 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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