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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 6:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:12 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:383.17:283.412:480.41:090.05:578:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:353.08:293.51:500.42:03-0.15:588:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:372.99:323.72:530.32:58-0.25:588:24Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:412.910:333.93:550.23:56-0.35:598:23Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:442.911:294.14:550.14:53-0.45:598:23Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:423.05:520.05:49-0.56:008:23New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:224.212:373.16:46-0.16:44-0.56:008:23New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:144.21:313.27:39-0.27:39-0.56:018:23New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:064.12:263.38:29-0.28:33-0.46:018:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:564.03:193.39:17-0.29:25-0.36:028:22Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:453.84:123.310:04-0.210:17-0.16:028:22Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:333.65:063.310:51-0.211:120.16:038:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:233.46:003.311:41-0.16:048:21First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:143.26:553.312:090.312:320.06:048:20First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:063.07:503.31:070.51:240.16:058:20First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:002.88:463.32:050.62:150.26:068:20First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:552.79:423.33:020.63:060.26:068:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:522.610:353.43:580.63:570.36:078:19Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:442.611:223.44:510.64:450.36:088:18Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:302.65:390.65:310.36:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:043.512:122.76:230.66:140.36:098:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:433.512:522.77:050.56:560.26:108:16Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:203.51:312.87:440.47:360.26:108:16Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:563.52:092.98:210.48:170.26:118:15Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:323.52:493.08:570.38:590.26:128:14Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:093.53:313.29:330.29:420.26:138:13Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:473.54:163.310:120.110:300.36:138:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:303.45:073.410:550.111:250.46:148:12Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:183.36:043.611:450.06:158:11Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:133.27:043.712:260.412:390.06:158:10Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:123.18:073.81:290.51:37-0.16:168:09Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:21 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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