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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 1:32 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 04m at 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 - Jan 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:132.21:433.27:130.08:080.27:135:06New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:522.32:183.17:530.08:430.27:145:07Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:312.32:533.08:330.19:190.17:145:08Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:122.43:292.99:160.19:560.17:145:09Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:562.54:082.710:040.210:370.17:145:10Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:442.64:512.610:590.311:210.07:145:10First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:362.75:392.411:590.47:145:11First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:302.96:312.312:070.012:590.47:145:12First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:283.07:272.212:55-0.12:000.37:145:13First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:293.28:302.11:47-0.23:010.37:145:14Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:283.49:322.22:42-0.33:590.27:145:15Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:233.610:292.33:38-0.44:530.07:145:16Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:153.711:222.44:34-0.65:44-0.17:135:17Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:063.85:29-0.76:34-0.37:135:18Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:172.612:563.86:25-0.87:22-0.47:135:19Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:122.81:463.77:21-0.88:09-0.67:135:20Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:073.02:353.68:15-0.78:55-0.67:125:21Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:023.13:243.39:10-0.69:42-0.77:125:21Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:593.24:153.110:08-0.410:32-0.67:125:22Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:573.25:082.811:10-0.111:25-0.57:115:23Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:563.26:042.512:130.07:115:24Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:553.27:022.312:20-0.41:160.27:105:25Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:563.18:042.21:15-0.32:180.27:105:26Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:583.19:072.12:12-0.23:200.37:095:27Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:543.110:032.13:08-0.24:150.37:095:28Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:443.110:512.14:00-0.15:050.27:085:29Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:273.111:342.14:49-0.15:490.27:085:30New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:073.15:33-0.16:290.27:075:31New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:142.212:443.06:15-0.17:050.17:065:33New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:522.31:183.06:55-0.17:390.07:065:34New Moon30Tue
31Wed1:292.41:502.97:34-0.18:110.07:055:35Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 10:19 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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