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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 9:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 55m at 3:00 pm (2.5 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:203.110:372.83:580.24:340.35:526:28Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:013.15:460.16:140.16:517:28Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:183.112:403.26:320.06:520.06:507:29New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:593.31:183.27:17-0.17:31-0.16:487:30New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:403.51:583.18:02-0.28:10-0.26:477:31New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:243.72:413.18:48-0.28:52-0.36:467:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:103.83:263.19:36-0.29:36-0.36:447:32Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:593.94:153.010:27-0.110:25-0.36:437:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:533.85:112.911:230.011:22-0.26:427:34Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:533.86:142.812:240.16:407:35First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:573.67:212.812:26-0.11:280.16:397:36First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:023.58:302.81:33-0.12:300.16:387:36First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:083.59:393.02:410.03:310.16:367:37Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:123.410:423.13:470.04:280.06:357:38Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:083.411:363.34:49-0.15:20-0.16:347:39Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:583.35:45-0.16:07-0.16:337:40Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:243.512:443.26:37-0.16:51-0.16:317:40Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:093.51:273.17:250.07:32-0.16:307:41Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:513.62:083.08:090.08:110.06:297:42Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:313.62:472.98:510.18:490.06:287:43Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:103.53:262.79:320.29:270.16:267:43Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:493.44:042.610:130.310:060.26:257:44Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:303.44:462.610:570.410:490.36:247:45Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:153.35:332.511:460.511:390.46:237:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:053.26:272.512:390.56:227:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:583.17:232.512:360.51:330.56:217:47Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:543.08:222.51:340.52:260.56:197:48Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:503.09:212.72:330.53:170.46:187:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:463.010:162.93:300.44:050.36:177:50Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:363.011:043.24:260.34:500.26:167:51Waning Crescent30Sun
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 6:01 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 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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