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 1h 44m at 10:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:25 pm (2.8 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 - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:412.96:462.312:19-0.21:100.27:045:36Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:423.07:482.31:13-0.22:100.27:045:37Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:443.28:542.42:09-0.33:100.17:035:38Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:433.39:542.53:07-0.44:06-0.17:025:39Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:363.510:492.74:04-0.64:58-0.37:015:40Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:273.611:422.94:59-0.75:49-0.57:005:41New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:163.75:53-0.86:38-0.66:595:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:363.11:063.76:48-0.97:26-0.76:585:43New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:293.31:563.67:41-0.98:14-0.86:585:44Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:233.42:453.58:34-0.89:01-0.86:575:45Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:163.43:363.39:28-0.69:51-0.86:565:46Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:123.44:293.010:25-0.410:45-0.66:555:47First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:103.35:262.811:26-0.211:41-0.56:545:48First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:093.26:242.612:280.06:535:49First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:103.17:252.512:39-0.41:290.16:515:49First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:123.18:282.41:37-0.32:300.26:505:50Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:123.09:282.42:35-0.23:280.26:495:51Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:053.010:202.43:30-0.14:200.16:485:52Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:523.111:052.54:21-0.15:060.16:475:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:333.011:462.55:07-0.15:480.16:465:54Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:113.05:50-0.16:260.06:455:55Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:242.612:463.06:30-0.17:020.06:445:56Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:002.71:202.97:09-0.17:360.06:425:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:362.71:532.97:47-0.18:09-0.16:415:58Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:112.82:262.88:25-0.18:42-0.16:405:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:482.93:002.89:050.09:18-0.16:396:00Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:283.03:392.79:490.19:58-0.16:386:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:143.04:242.610:410.210:46-0.16:366:01Third Quarter28Fri
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 1:28 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 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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