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 4h 03m 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 - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:423.47:062.812:180.01:150.25:536:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:473.48:152.91:230.02:150.15:516:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:523.49:213.22:29-0.13:12-0.15:506:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:523.510:193.43:32-0.24:07-0.25:496:30Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:453.511:123.74:32-0.34:58-0.45:476:31Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:363.56:27-0.46:47-0.56:467:31New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:033.81:253.47:21-0.47:35-0.56:457:32New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:533.92:143.38:13-0.48:22-0.56:437:33New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:433.93:023.29:03-0.39:08-0.46:427:34Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:313.93:503.19:51-0.29:55-0.36:417:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:203.74:392.910:400.010:43-0.16:397:35Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:113.65:322.811:330.111:370.16:387:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:043.46:272.712:280.36:377:37First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:593.27:252.612:340.21:240.46:357:38First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:563.18:232.61:330.32:190.46:347:38First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:533.09:232.72:310.43:120.46:337:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:492.910:182.83:290.44:030.46:327:40Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:412.911:063.04:230.44:500.36:307:41Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:252.911:483.15:130.35:320.36:297:42Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:052.95:590.36:110.26:287:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:263.212:422.96:420.26:480.26:277:43Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:033.31:172.97:230.27:240.16:267:44Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:393.41:522.88:040.28:000.16:247:45Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:163.52:292.88:440.18:380.06:237:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:563.63:092.89:250.19:180.06:227:46Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:383.73:532.810:090.110:020.06:217:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:263.74:442.810:590.110:540.06:207:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:193.65:432.811:540.111:550.16:197:49Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:183.66:482.912:530.16:187:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:203.57:543.01:020.11:520.16:177:50Third Quarter30Wed
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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