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 2h 45m 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 - Feb 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:052.52:222.88:13-0.18:42-0.17:045:36Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:422.62:552.78:530.09:15-0.17:035:37Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:212.73:302.69:360.19:50-0.17:035:38Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:052.84:102.510:260.210:31-0.17:025:39First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:552.94:572.311:240.211:20-0.17:015:40First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:513.05:502.212:250.37:005:41First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:513.16:512.112:15-0.21:280.36:595:42First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:573.28:002.11:14-0.22:320.36:585:43Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:043.39:112.22:17-0.33:340.26:575:44Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:043.510:142.43:20-0.54:300.06:565:44Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:583.611:102.74:21-0.65:21-0.26:555:45Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:493.65:19-0.76:10-0.46:545:46Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:052.912:383.66:15-0.86:57-0.66:535:47Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:583.21:263.57:10-0.87:42-0.76:525:48Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:513.32:133.38:03-0.78:26-0.76:515:49Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:423.42:593.18:55-0.59:11-0.76:505:50Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:343.53:472.99:49-0.39:58-0.66:495:51Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:273.44:382.610:45-0.110:50-0.46:485:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:233.35:332.411:450.111:45-0.36:475:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:223.16:312.212:460.36:465:54Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:223.07:332.112:43-0.11:470.46:455:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:262.98:372.11:420.02:480.46:445:56Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:262.99:372.12:410.03:450.46:425:57Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:183.010:282.23:370.04:340.46:415:58Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:013.011:112.34:270.05:170.36:405:59Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:403.011:502.55:130.05:560.26:395:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:152.95:550.06:300.16:376:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:272.612:482.96:360.07:030.16:366:01New Moon28Wed
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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