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 5h 31m 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:373.11:003.86:430.57:280.56:275:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:123.11:373.97:190.48:070.56:285:12Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:493.12:173.97:570.48:490.56:295:11Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:303.13:003.98:380.49:340.56:305:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:173.13:493.99:260.410:260.56:315:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:123.14:453.810:230.511:230.56:325:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:153.15:463.711:290.56:335:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:213.36:483.612:210.412:360.56:345:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:273.47:513.61:180.31:420.46:355:06Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:323.78:543.52:140.12:470.36:365:05Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:333.99:523.53:090.03:490.26:375:04Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:284.210:453.54:02-0.14:460.16:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:194.311:363.54:52-0.25:390.06:395:03Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:084.45:42-0.36:310.06:405:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:253.412:574.36:30-0.27:210.06:415:01Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:153.31:454.27:19-0.28:090.16:415:01Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:043.22:334.18:06-0.18:560.26:425:00Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:533.13:203.98:540.19:440.36:435:00Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:433.04:103.79:440.310:350.46:444:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:372.95:013.510:380.411:270.46:454:59Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:332.95:543.311:370.66:464:58Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:302.96:483.112:200.512:370.66:474:58Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:263.07:423.01:110.51:350.76:484:58Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:223.18:362.92:000.42:310.66:494:57Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:143.29:272.82:480.43:250.66:504:57Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:013.310:122.83:330.34:150.56:514:57Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:423.510:532.84:160.35:000.56:524:56Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:213.611:302.84:550.25:430.46:534:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:583.65:340.26:250.36:544:56New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:082.812:363.76:130.17:060.26:554:56New 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 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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