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 32m 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 - Sep 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:013.63:253.79:190.49:440.56:407:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:403.54:103.89:580.310:320.56:417:31Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:233.55:003.910:420.311:260.66:417:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:133.45:573.911:330.36:427:28Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:113.37:003.912:270.712:330.36:437:27Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:153.28:044.01:300.71:350.36:437:26Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:223.29:114.02:330.72:390.36:447:24Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:323.310:154.13:350.63:440.26:457:23Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:373.511:134.24:350.54:460.16:467:21Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:343.75:290.35:440.16:467:20Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:054.212:273.96:200.26:380.06:477:19New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:554.11:174.07:080.17:310.16:487:17New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:424.02:064.17:550.18:210.16:487:16New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:293.92:544.18:390.19:090.36:497:14Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:143.73:404.09:220.29:550.46:507:13Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:583.64:264.010:050.310:430.66:517:11Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:433.45:153.810:510.511:340.76:517:10Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:323.26:073.711:400.66:527:09First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:253.17:013.612:290.912:350.76:537:07First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:203.07:573.51:251.01:310.86:537:06First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:183.08:553.52:211.02:270.86:547:04First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:173.09:513.53:161.03:230.86:557:03Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:133.110:423.64:081.04:170.86:567:01Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:013.311:263.64:550.95:070.76:567:00Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:443.45:380.85:520.76:576:58Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:063.612:233.66:170.76:350.66:586:57Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:423.61:013.76:540.67:170.56:596:56Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:193.61:393.97:310.58:000.56:596:54Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:553.62:194.08:090.48:430.57:006:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:343.63:024.18:470.39:270.57:016:51Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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