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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 2:26 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:05 pm (3.7 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 - Jan 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:233.47:302.512:49-0.41:480.17:145:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:283.58:362.41:47-0.52:530.17:145:08Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:313.69:412.42:46-0.53:550.07:145:08Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:283.710:392.53:45-0.64:53-0.17:145:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:213.711:322.54:41-0.65:46-0.17:145:10New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:113.75:35-0.66:36-0.27:145:11New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:242.612:583.66:27-0.57:22-0.27:145:12New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:142.61:433.47:17-0.48:05-0.27:145:13Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:022.62:263.38:04-0.38:45-0.27:145:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:482.73:073.18:50-0.29:25-0.27:145:14Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:342.73:482.99:380.010:06-0.27:145:15Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:212.74:322.610:290.110:50-0.17:135:16First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:112.75:172.411:240.311:37-0.17:135:17First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:022.86:062.312:210.47:135:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:562.86:582.112:250.01:180.47:135:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:522.87:542.01:150.02:160.47:125:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:492.98:532.02:060.03:130.47:125:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:423.09:462.02:580.04:060.47:125:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:293.110:332.13:47-0.14:530.37:115:23Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:123.211:162.24:34-0.25:370.17:115:24Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:523.311:582.35:19-0.36:180.07:115:25Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:313.36:05-0.46:58-0.17:105:26Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:422.51:113.36:51-0.47:36-0.37:105:27Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:282.71:523.37:38-0.58:15-0.47:095:28Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:152.92:353.28:27-0.48:56-0.57:085:29Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:053.13:203.09:19-0.49:40-0.67:085:30Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:593.24:102.910:16-0.210:30-0.67:075:31Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:573.35:052.711:19-0.111:26-0.67:075:32Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:593.36:062.512:240.07:065:33Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:043.37:112.312:26-0.51:300.17:055:34Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:113.38:212.31:28-0.52:370.17:055:35Waning Crescent31Sat
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 5:45 pm — 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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