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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 8:43 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 2:14 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:492.87:353.21:030.81:120.56:168:09Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:392.78:293.32:000.82:000.56:178:08Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:332.69:273.42:570.82:500.56:188:07Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:322.610:223.53:540.83:420.46:198:06Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:282.611:133.74:490.74:330.36:198:05Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:192.75:390.65:240.26:208:04Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:003.912:072.96:270.56:140.16:218:03New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:464.012:553.17:130.47:05-0.16:228:02New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:324.11:453.37:580.27:57-0.16:228:01New Moon9Fri
10Sat2:184.12:373.58:420.18:49-0.16:238:00Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:064.03:303.79:260.09:42-0.16:247:59Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:533.94:253.810:12-0.110:380.16:257:58Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:443.75:223.911:01-0.111:390.26:257:57Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:383.56:223.911:55-0.16:267:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:363.37:243.912:430.412:520.06:277:55First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:373.18:273.91:470.51:510.16:287:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:403.09:313.92:510.62:510.26:287:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:462.910:333.93:540.63:510.26:297:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:472.911:273.94:530.64:480.36:307:50Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:413.05:470.65:410.36:317:49Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:153.812:283.06:340.66:300.36:317:48Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:593.81:113.17:180.67:150.46:327:46Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:393.71:523.17:570.67:570.46:337:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:173.62:313.28:330.68:380.56:347:44Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:523.53:083.39:070.69:170.66:347:43Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:263.43:453.39:400.69:570.66:357:41Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:003.34:243.410:140.610:400.76:367:40Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:363.25:073.410:510.611:290.86:367:39Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:173.05:553.511:340.76:377:37Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:022.96:483.512:240.912:220.76:387:36Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:542.87:443.51:211.01:150.76:397:35Third Quarter31Sat
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 5:28 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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