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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 9:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:493.910:103.73:320.24:050.36:275:13Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:414.211:003.74:210.05:000.16:285:12Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:314.411:493.75:09-0.15:540.06:295:11Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:214.55:58-0.26:46-0.16:305:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:403.61:134.66:48-0.37:38-0.16:315:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:313.52:044.57:38-0.38:290.06:325:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:243.52:574.48:29-0.29:210.16:335:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:183.43:514.29:220.010:160.26:345:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:173.34:483.910:200.211:140.36:355:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:183.25:473.711:230.46:355:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:203.16:463.512:130.412:270.56:365:04Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:223.27:443.41:090.41:290.66:375:04Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:223.28:423.22:030.42:290.66:385:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:183.39:343.12:540.43:250.66:395:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:063.410:203.13:410.44:160.66:405:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:483.511:013.04:230.45:020.56:415:01Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:273.611:392.95:030.45:440.56:425:00New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:033.65:400.46:250.56:435:00New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:152.912:393.66:170.47:040.56:444:59New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:502.81:143.66:530.37:420.46:454:59New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:252.81:493.77:290.38:200.46:464:58Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:012.82:273.68:060.39:000.46:474:58Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:412.83:073.68:460.49:430.46:484:58Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:262.83:533.69:320.410:320.46:494:57Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:192.84:463.510:280.411:250.36:504:57First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:192.95:423.411:320.46:514:57First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:223.16:423.312:190.212:380.46:524:56First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:253.37:433.21:130.11:430.36:534:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:293.58:453.22:070.02:460.26:544:56Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:283.89:443.23:01-0.23:470.16:544:56Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 12:47 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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