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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 41m at 3:35 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:08 am (2.6 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 - Nov 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:553.32:354.58:02-0.19:030.36:285:12Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:513.33:314.38:570.09:580.46:295:11Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:513.24:304.19:570.110:570.46:295:10First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:563.25:313.811:020.311:580.56:305:09First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:033.26:323.612:110.56:315:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:083.37:323.412:560.41:170.66:325:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:123.48:313.31:510.42:210.66:335:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:103.59:273.22:430.43:210.66:345:06Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:013.610:153.13:310.44:150.66:355:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:453.710:583.04:150.45:030.66:365:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:253.811:372.94:560.45:460.66:375:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:023.85:340.46:270.66:385:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:142.812:393.76:110.47:070.66:395:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:492.71:153.76:480.47:450.66:405:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:242.71:523.77:250.58:220.66:415:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:002.72:293.68:020.59:010.76:425:01Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:392.73:093.58:420.59:430.76:435:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:232.73:523.59:260.610:290.66:444:59Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:142.74:403.410:200.611:190.66:454:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:112.85:323.311:220.76:464:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:103.06:263.112:090.512:260.66:474:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:093.27:223.012:580.41:290.66:484:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:093.48:203.01:460.22:310.56:494:57Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:073.79:182.92:360.13:310.36:494:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:014.010:122.93:26-0.14:270.26:504:57Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:534.211:033.04:17-0.35:210.16:514:56New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:444.411:543.05:08-0.46:130.06:524:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:354.46:00-0.57:050.06:534:56New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:473.01:284.36:54-0.57:56-0.16:544:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:423.02:214.27:48-0.48:470.06:554:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 6:21 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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