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 : 9:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 3:41 pm (2.7 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:463.07:262.912:400.51:090.25:578:24First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:362.88:193.01:370.61:570.35:578:24First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:282.79:143.12:330.62:450.35:588:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:222.610:073.23:290.63:330.25:588:23Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:152.610:553.34:230.64:210.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:032.611:393.45:140.55:060.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:462.66:000.55:490.16:008:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:203.612:272.66:450.46:310.16:008:23Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:003.61:082.77:280.37:140.06:018:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:403.71:512.88:100.27:590.06:018:22Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:223.82:372.98:510.18:46-0.16:028:22Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:053.83:263.19:330.09:34-0.16:038:21Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:513.74:183.210:18-0.110:270.06:038:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:393.75:143.411:06-0.111:260.16:048:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:323.56:153.511:59-0.26:048:20Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:293.47:173.612:300.212:55-0.26:058:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:293.28:193.71:350.21:51-0.26:068:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:323.19:233.82:390.32:49-0.26:068:19Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:363.010:253.93:430.33:47-0.26:078:18Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:393.011:214.04:440.24:44-0.26:088:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:353.05:410.25:39-0.26:088:17Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:134.012:273.06:340.26:30-0.26:098:16New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:013.91:163.07:230.27:20-0.16:108:16New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:473.92:043.08:090.28:070.06:118:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:313.82:493.08:510.28:520.16:118:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:133.63:333.19:310.29:360.26:128:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:533.54:163.110:110.210:200.36:138:13Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:333.35:023.110:520.311:080.56:138:12Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:163.25:503.111:350.36:148:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:013.06:403.112:010.612:220.46:158:11First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:492.97:333.212:560.71:110.46:168:10First Quarter31Fri
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 6:42 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 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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