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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 9:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:033.55:454.011:210.16:397:34Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:003.46:474.012:100.512:190.26:407:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:033.37:524.01:140.61:210.26:417:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:093.28:584.02:190.62:240.26:417:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:173.210:034.13:220.63:280.26:427:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:243.311:024.14:240.54:300.26:437:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:223.511:554.15:200.55:270.26:437:25Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:143.66:110.46:210.26:447:24New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:434.01:023.76:580.47:110.26:457:23New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:283.91:483.77:420.47:590.36:467:21New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:113.82:323.78:230.48:430.46:467:20New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:523.73:133.89:020.49:260.56:477:18Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:313.53:543.79:390.510:090.66:487:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:103.44:363.710:180.610:540.86:487:16Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:523.25:223.611:000.711:440.96:497:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:373.16:123.611:480.86:507:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:283.07:063.512:391.012:420.86:517:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:232.98:033.51:351.11:370.96:517:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:212.99:013.52:311.12:330.96:527:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:213.09:583.63:271.03:290.86:537:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:173.110:493.74:191.04:220.76:537:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:063.311:333.85:060.85:120.66:547:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:493.55:480.75:590.56:557:03Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:143.812:313.76:290.66:460.46:567:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:543.91:143.97:090.47:330.36:567:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:353.91:594.17:500.38:200.26:576:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:183.82:464.38:320.29:090.26:586:57Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:043.83:354.49:160.19:590.36:596:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:533.74:284.410:040.110:540.46:596:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:463.55:274.310:570.211:540.57:006:53Third Quarter30Thu
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 12:13 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 94% 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 (94% 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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