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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 26m at 4:02 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:003.51:183.77:080.77:330.77:016:51New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:353.51:533.77:430.78:120.77:026:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:083.42:273.88:170.68:500.77:036:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:413.33:033.88:510.69:280.77:036:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:153.33:413.99:260.610:090.77:046:45Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:533.24:233.910:040.610:550.87:056:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:373.25:133.910:500.611:490.87:066:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:293.26:093.811:450.77:076:41First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:303.27:113.812:480.812:490.77:076:40First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:363.28:143.81:470.81:540.67:086:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:433.49:183.92:450.72:590.57:096:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:493.610:193.93:420.54:030.47:106:36Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:493.911:154.04:360.35:030.27:116:34Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:434.25:270.15:590.17:116:33Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:064.012:344.46:160.06:530.17:126:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:553.91:254.57:05-0.17:460.07:136:31Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:453.82:154.67:53-0.18:370.17:146:29Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:353.73:054.58:42-0.19:270.27:156:28Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:253.63:564.49:300.010:180.37:166:27Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:163.54:484.210:200.211:100.57:166:26Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:103.35:424.011:140.47:176:25Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:073.26:393.812:060.612:120.67:186:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:073.17:363.61:040.71:130.77:196:22Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:063.18:333.52:000.72:130.87:206:21Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:063.29:303.42:540.73:120.87:216:20Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:023.39:233.32:450.73:080.86:225:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:513.410:093.33:320.73:590.76:235:18Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:343.510:503.34:150.64:450.76:245:17Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:133.611:273.24:540.65:280.66:245:16New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:503.75:320.56:090.66:255:15New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:033.212:253.86:070.56:490.66:265:14New Moon31Fri
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 7:16 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 88% 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 (88% 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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