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 4h 17m 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 - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:453.35:224.110:540.211:520.37:286:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:493.35:234.010:590.311:540.36:285:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:563.36:273.812:070.36:295:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:033.47:313.712:540.31:140.46:305:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:093.68:343.61:530.22:200.46:315:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:123.79:333.52:490.23:230.36:325:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:073.910:263.53:420.14:200.36:335:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:574.011:133.44:310.15:120.36:345:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:424.011:583.35:170.16:000.36:355:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:254.06:000.16:460.36:365:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:403.21:063.96:420.27:280.46:375:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:213.11:453.87:220.38:090.46:385:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:013.02:253.78:010.38:490.56:395:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:412.93:053.68:410.49:310.56:405:02Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:232.83:473.59:240.510:170.66:415:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:102.84:343.410:130.611:070.66:425:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:032.85:253.311:090.711:580.66:435:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:592.86:173.212:080.76:445:00First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:552.97:103.112:490.61:070.76:454:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:513.08:053.01:380.52:040.76:464:59Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:463.28:583.02:260.43:000.66:474:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:363.49:483.03:120.33:530.56:484:58Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:223.710:333.03:570.14:420.36:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:063.911:173.14:400.05:300.26:494:57Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:504.15:25-0.26:180.16:504:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:023.112:374.26:11-0.37:070.06:514:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:513.11:264.27:00-0.37:55-0.16:524:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:423.22:174.27:50-0.48:45-0.16:534:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:373.23:094.18:44-0.39:37-0.16:544:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:353.24:053.99:41-0.210:33-0.16:554:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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