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 (tomorrow) : 7:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 33m at 12:57 am (4.2 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 - Apr 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:433.42:003.18:06-0.18:13-0.26:537:28New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:253.62:413.18:50-0.18:53-0.36:517:28Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:103.73:263.09:36-0.19:37-0.36:507:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:583.84:143.010:25-0.110:26-0.36:497:30Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:513.75:102.911:200.011:23-0.26:477:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:503.76:122.912:200.06:467:31First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:533.67:192.912:27-0.21:230.16:457:32First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:583.58:273.01:33-0.12:250.06:437:33First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:033.49:363.12:40-0.13:250.06:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:073.410:383.33:46-0.14:22-0.16:417:35Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:043.411:333.54:48-0.15:15-0.26:397:35Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:563.35:44-0.26:04-0.26:387:36Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:223.612:433.36:36-0.26:50-0.26:377:37Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:093.61:273.27:25-0.17:33-0.26:357:38Full Moon14Tue
15Wed1:533.72:103.08:11-0.18:15-0.16:347:39Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:353.62:522.98:540.08:55-0.16:337:39Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:163.63:322.89:360.19:350.06:327:40Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:573.54:132.710:180.210:160.16:307:41Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:403.44:572.611:030.311:020.36:297:42Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:263.25:462.611:530.411:540.46:287:43Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:163.16:402.612:460.56:277:43Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:093.07:372.612:500.41:390.56:257:44Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:043.08:342.61:480.52:310.56:247:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:002.99:322.82:460.53:220.46:237:46Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:542.910:253.03:420.44:100.36:227:47Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:442.911:113.24:360.34:540.26:217:47Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:283.011:543.45:250.25:360.16:207:48Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:093.06:130.16:170.06:197:49New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:363.612:503.06:590.06:59-0.26:187:50New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:193.81:343.07:46-0.17:43-0.36:177:51New Moon30Thu
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 4:10 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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