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 3h 03m 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:343.51:452.67:580.47:460.25:578:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed2:113.42:232.68:360.38:250.25:588:24Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:473.43:002.79:130.39:040.25:588:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:223.43:392.79:490.39:440.35:598:23Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:583.34:212.810:270.310:270.35:598:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:373.35:082.911:080.211:170.46:008:23Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:203.25:593.011:530.26:008:23Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:093.16:543.212:140.512:420.16:018:23Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:013.07:513.31:150.51:320.16:018:22Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:582.98:523.52:150.52:240.06:028:22Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:592.99:533.73:170.43:19-0.16:038:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:032.910:513.94:170.34:15-0.26:038:21Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:023.011:464.15:150.25:11-0.46:048:21Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:583.16:100.06:07-0.56:048:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:384.212:533.27:03-0.17:02-0.56:058:20New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:304.21:483.37:55-0.27:57-0.56:068:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:224.22:433.48:45-0.38:51-0.46:068:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:134.13:383.59:33-0.39:45-0.36:078:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:033.94:333.510:22-0.310:40-0.16:088:18Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:543.75:293.511:12-0.211:380.16:088:17Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:473.46:273.512:05-0.16:098:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:413.27:243.412:380.312:590.06:108:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:363.08:213.41:380.41:520.16:108:15First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:332.99:193.42:370.52:450.26:118:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:312.710:153.43:350.63:380.26:128:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:272.711:053.54:310.64:280.36:138:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:162.711:503.55:210.65:160.36:138:13Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:002.76:070.66:000.36:148:12Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:303.512:402.86:500.66:420.36:158:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:093.51:192.87:290.57:230.36:168:10Full Moon30Wed
31Thu1:453.51:572.98:070.58:020.36:168:09Full Moon31Thu
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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