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 (tomorrow) : 3:35 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 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 - Jul 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:502.46:080.65:480.25:578:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:253.412:302.46:520.66:300.25:588:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:043.51:092.57:330.57:110.25:588:23New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:423.51:492.58:120.47:530.25:598:23New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:203.52:312.78:490.38:360.15:598:23Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:573.53:142.89:260.29:200.16:008:23Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:363.54:003.010:040.110:080.26:008:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:183.44:513.210:450.011:030.26:018:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:043.35:463.411:300.06:018:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:553.16:453.512:040.312:21-0.16:028:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:513.07:463.71:080.41:15-0.16:038:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:502.88:503.82:120.42:11-0.26:038:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:552.79:553.93:170.43:11-0.26:048:21Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:032.710:564.04:210.44:11-0.36:048:20Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:052.811:524.05:200.35:10-0.36:058:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:022.96:160.26:07-0.36:068:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:444.012:573.07:080.27:02-0.36:068:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:344.01:493.07:570.17:55-0.26:078:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:223.92:413.18:430.18:45-0.16:088:18Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:073.73:293.29:250.19:340.16:088:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:503.54:173.210:060.110:220.26:098:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:333.35:053.210:480.111:130.46:108:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:173.15:543.311:320.26:118:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:032.96:463.312:070.612:190.36:118:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:512.77:383.21:030.71:080.46:128:14Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:432.68:343.32:000.81:580.46:138:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:382.59:313.32:570.92:500.46:138:13Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:362.510:263.43:540.93:420.46:148:12Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:312.511:153.44:480.84:330.46:158:11Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:202.511:583.55:360.85:210.46:168:10Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:032.66:200.76:060.36:168:09New Moon31Fri
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 12:20 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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