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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 10:31 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:41 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:383.912:502.97:060.06:58-0.45:548:14Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:264.01:393.07:55-0.17:48-0.45:548:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:154.12:323.18:45-0.28:40-0.45:538:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:064.13:273.19:34-0.29:34-0.45:538:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:584.04:243.210:25-0.310:30-0.35:538:17Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:533.95:253.211:19-0.311:32-0.15:538:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:503.76:283.312:15-0.35:538:18Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:493.57:313.412:380.01:13-0.35:538:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:483.38:333.41:430.12:09-0.25:538:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:493.19:353.52:460.23:04-0.25:528:19Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:492.910:323.63:490.23:58-0.25:528:20Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:452.811:243.64:470.24:49-0.15:528:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:362.85:400.25:37-0.15:528:20Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:103.612:212.76:290.26:210.05:538:21New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:523.61:042.77:140.37:040.05:538:21New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:333.61:452.67:560.37:450.15:538:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:123.52:252.68:360.38:250.25:538:22New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:493.43:042.69:140.39:040.25:538:22Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:263.43:432.69:510.39:450.35:538:22Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:033.34:252.710:300.310:280.35:538:23Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:423.25:112.711:120.311:170.45:548:23Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:253.16:012.811:570.35:548:23First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:113.06:532.912:120.512:440.25:548:23First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:002.97:473.11:100.51:320.25:548:23First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:522.88:433.22:080.52:200.15:558:23First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:482.79:413.43:060.53:100.05:558:24Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:472.710:363.64:040.44:01-0.15:558:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:442.811:283.94:590.34:53-0.25:568:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:372.95:520.15:45-0.35:568:24Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:184.012:293.06:440.06:38-0.45:578:24Full Moon30Sun
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 1:36 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 81% 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 Waning Gibbous (81% 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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