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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 04m at 9:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:41 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jan 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:302.42:533.28:30-0.19:160.07:135:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:122.43:323.09:130.09:570.17:145:07Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:572.54:142.910:000.110:420.17:145:08Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:462.54:592.710:530.311:290.17:145:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:382.65:472.611:510.37:145:10First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:312.66:382.412:160.112:490.47:145:10First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:262.87:322.31:040.01:460.37:145:11First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:222.98:282.31:530.02:440.37:145:12Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:163.19:232.32:42-0.13:390.27:145:13Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:063.310:142.33:31-0.24:300.17:145:14Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:533.511:012.44:19-0.45:19-0.17:145:15Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:383.611:482.65:07-0.56:06-0.27:145:16Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:253.75:56-0.66:54-0.37:135:17Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:382.71:133.76:47-0.77:40-0.57:135:18Full Moon14Thu
15Fri1:302.82:013.77:38-0.78:26-0.67:135:19Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:233.02:513.68:31-0.79:14-0.67:135:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:183.13:423.49:27-0.610:05-0.77:125:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:173.14:373.210:27-0.410:59-0.67:125:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:183.25:353.011:32-0.311:56-0.67:125:22Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:203.26:342.812:37-0.17:115:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:233.27:362.612:53-0.61:41-0.17:115:24Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:263.38:402.51:50-0.52:450.07:105:25Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:273.39:412.42:48-0.53:450.07:105:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:213.310:342.43:43-0.44:400.07:095:27Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:093.311:212.44:34-0.45:290.07:095:28Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:533.35:22-0.36:14-0.17:085:29New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:052.412:343.26:06-0.36:55-0.17:085:30New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:462.41:133.16:48-0.27:33-0.17:075:31New Moon28Thu
29Fri1:262.41:493.17:28-0.28:09-0.17:065:32New Moon29Fri
30Sat2:042.52:243.08:08-0.28:44-0.17:065:33Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:412.52:592.98:47-0.19:20-0.17:055:34Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 12:47 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 88% 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 (88% 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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