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 4h 26m 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 - Feb 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:173.49:292.32:31-0.53:400.07:045:36Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:163.410:292.43:34-0.54:370.07:035:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:083.411:222.54:32-0.55:29-0.17:025:38New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:563.45:25-0.56:15-0.27:015:39New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:112.612:403.36:15-0.46:58-0.27:015:40New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:562.71:203.17:02-0.47:36-0.27:005:41New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:392.81:593.07:46-0.38:13-0.26:595:42Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:202.82:352.88:27-0.28:48-0.26:585:43Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:002.83:112.79:09-0.19:24-0.26:575:44Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:402.93:492.59:540.110:03-0.16:565:45Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:252.84:302.410:430.210:470.06:555:46First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:142.85:172.211:380.411:370.06:545:47First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:072.86:082.112:350.46:535:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:042.87:052.012:290.11:340.56:525:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:042.88:072.01:240.12:320.56:515:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:042.99:092.12:210.03:280.46:505:51Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:563.010:032.23:16-0.14:180.36:495:52Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:423.110:512.54:08-0.25:020.16:485:53Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:243.211:362.74:58-0.35:43-0.16:465:54Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:053.35:47-0.46:24-0.36:455:55Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:213.012:463.36:36-0.57:04-0.46:445:55Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:083.21:293.27:25-0.57:45-0.66:435:56Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:563.52:143.18:15-0.58:28-0.76:425:57Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:473.63:003.09:06-0.49:14-0.76:415:58Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:403.63:512.810:01-0.210:05-0.66:395:59Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:383.64:482.611:02-0.111:04-0.56:386:00Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:403.55:512.512:070.16:376:01Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:463.46:592.412:08-0.41:130.26:366:02Third Quarter28Sat
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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