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 (tomorrow) : in 4h 58m at 2:31 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:04 am (2.7 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 - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:154.21:303.07:42-0.27:34-0.56:157:52Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:054.22:202.98:33-0.18:23-0.46:147:53Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:564.13:102.89:220.09:13-0.36:137:54Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:463.94:012.810:110.110:03-0.16:127:54Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:373.74:552.711:030.210:570.16:117:55Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:313.55:532.611:570.311:560.36:107:56Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:253.36:532.612:520.46:097:57Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:203.17:522.712:580.41:450.46:087:58Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:152.98:512.82:000.52:360.46:077:58Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:102.89:472.92:590.53:240.46:067:59Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:032.710:373.13:560.54:090.36:068:00Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:512.611:203.24:490.54:520.36:058:01Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:332.65:370.55:310.36:048:02Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:003.412:112.56:220.46:080.26:038:02New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:373.412:462.57:040.46:450.26:038:03New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:143.51:222.57:450.47:220.26:028:04New Moon16Fri
17Sat1:513.61:582.58:250.48:010.16:018:05New Moon17Sat
18Sun2:303.62:372.59:050.38:410.16:008:05Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:123.63:212.59:470.39:250.16:008:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:563.64:102.610:320.310:150.15:598:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:453.65:072.711:210.311:130.25:598:08Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:383.56:102.812:140.25:588:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:353.47:143.012:200.21:080.15:588:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:333.28:173.31:280.22:010.05:578:10First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:333.19:213.52:350.22:54-0.25:578:10Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:353.010:213.83:400.23:47-0.35:568:11Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:342.911:174.04:420.14:40-0.35:568:12Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:292.85:400.15:32-0.45:558:12Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:094.112:202.86:350.06:22-0.45:558:13Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:594.11:112.87:270.07:13-0.35:558:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:494.02:022.78:180.18:04-0.35:548:14Full Moon31Sat
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 5:17 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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