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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 2:26 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 8:04 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Oct 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:283.05:093.710:380.811:471.17:026:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:162.96:053.711:290.87:036:48Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:142.97:043.712:461.112:320.97:036:47Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:192.98:063.71:441.11:380.87:046:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:273.19:083.72:401.02:430.77:056:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:333.310:063.73:340.83:460.67:066:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:333.610:593.84:240.64:470.57:066:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:264.011:483.85:110.45:430.37:076:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:154.35:570.26:370.27:086:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:353.81:054.66:420.07:300.27:096:37New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:223.71:554.77:29-0.18:220.27:106:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:113.62:464.78:17-0.19:130.37:106:35Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:013.53:394.69:070.010:040.47:116:33Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:533.44:334.49:580.110:590.67:126:32Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:493.25:314.210:540.311:580.77:136:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:503.16:323.911:570.57:146:30First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:563.17:333.71:000.81:030.67:156:28First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:013.18:343.61:590.82:080.77:156:27First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:053.29:333.52:560.83:110.87:166:26Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:053.310:273.43:480.84:100.87:176:25Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:563.511:143.34:350.75:030.87:186:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:393.611:543.25:170.75:500.77:196:22Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:173.75:550.66:340.77:206:21Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:313.112:533.86:310.67:140.77:216:20Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:053.11:273.87:050.67:530.77:216:19Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:383.02:013.87:390.68:310.77:226:18Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:112.92:373.88:130.69:090.87:236:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:442.93:143.88:480.69:480.87:246:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:212.83:553.89:260.610:310.87:256:15Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:032.84:413.710:090.611:200.97:266:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:532.85:343.711:010.77:276:13Third Quarter31Fri
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 11:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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