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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 6:18 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 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 - Oct 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:073.811:333.94:530.45:160.47:016:50Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:583.95:420.46:090.47:026:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:203.812:444.06:280.36:580.47:036:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:043.71:274.07:110.47:440.47:046:46New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:463.62:094.07:510.48:270.57:056:45New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:263.52:494.08:300.59:080.67:056:43Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:043.33:283.99:080.59:480.77:066:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:433.24:083.89:470.610:310.87:076:41Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:233.14:523.710:280.711:170.97:086:39Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:083.15:403.611:160.87:086:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:593.06:333.512:101.012:100.97:096:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:553.07:283.51:041.01:090.97:106:35First Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:543.08:243.41:581.02:070.97:116:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:523.19:203.42:500.93:040.97:126:33Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:493.310:133.53:400.84:000.87:126:31Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:403.511:003.54:270.74:520.77:136:30Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:253.811:433.55:110.55:410.57:146:29Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:094.05:520.46:290.47:156:28Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:253.612:524.26:340.27:160.37:166:27Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:083.61:384.47:180.18:050.27:176:25Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:533.62:264.58:040.08:530.27:186:24Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:423.63:164.58:520.09:430.27:186:23Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:343.54:104.49:430.010:360.37:196:22Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:303.55:074.310:380.111:340.47:206:21Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:323.46:084.111:410.27:216:20Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:383.47:113.912:360.412:480.47:226:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:453.58:143.81:370.41:560.47:236:17Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:513.59:173.72:360.43:010.57:246:16Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:543.710:173.63:330.34:040.57:256:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:513.811:103.54:270.35:010.47:266:14Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:403.911:573.45:150.35:530.47:266:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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 3:15 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 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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