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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 40m at 1:28 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:07 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:573.31:264.26:580.27:510.47:276:12New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:403.12:084.17:400.38:350.57:286:11New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:213.02:494.08:200.39:160.67:296:11Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:022.93:303.99:000.49:580.77:306:10Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:422.83:133.78:410.59:420.86:315:09Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:252.73:593.69:260.610:300.96:325:08Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:152.74:493.410:170.711:230.96:335:07First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:112.75:423.311:160.86:345:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:102.76:363.212:160.912:180.96:355:05First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:092.87:293.11:070.81:180.96:365:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:063.08:233.01:540.72:160.86:375:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:593.29:133.02:390.63:120.76:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:463.59:583.03:220.54:040.66:395:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:293.710:392.94:020.44:510.56:405:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:103.911:192.94:410.25:380.46:415:01Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:524.15:210.16:240.36:425:01Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:002.912:364.26:040.07:110.36:435:00Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:442.91:244.26:51-0.17:590.36:445:00Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:332.92:154.27:40-0.18:470.36:444:59Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:262.93:084.18:33-0.19:400.36:454:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:252.94:053.99:310.010:360.36:464:58Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:303.05:053.710:370.211:360.26:474:58Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:393.16:063.511:480.36:484:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:463.27:073.312:340.212:570.36:494:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:523.48:093.11:290.12:050.46:504:57Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:543.69:083.02:230.03:090.36:514:56Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:503.710:022.93:150.04:070.36:524:56Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:393.810:512.84:030.05:000.36:534:56Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:243.811:352.74:490.05:480.36:544:56New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:063.85:320.06:330.36:554:56New Moon30Thu
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 4:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 (41% 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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