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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 9:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 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 - Jun 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:433.66:173.012:180.05:548:14First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:423.57:213.112:270.11:14-0.15:548:15First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:423.48:263.31:340.12:10-0.15:548:16First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:443.29:303.52:400.13:05-0.25:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:473.110:303.73:450.14:00-0.35:538:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:463.111:253.94:470.04:53-0.45:538:17Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:403.05:440.05:44-0.45:538:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:164.012:313.06:38-0.16:34-0.45:538:18Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:054.01:202.97:30-0.17:23-0.35:538:19Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:534.02:092.98:190.08:10-0.25:538:19Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:403.92:572.89:050.08:57-0.15:538:20Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:253.73:432.79:490.19:420.05:538:20Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:093.64:312.710:330.210:290.25:538:20Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:553.45:212.711:200.211:210.35:538:21Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:423.26:132.712:080.35:538:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:313.17:072.812:170.412:570.35:538:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:212.98:012.81:140.51:460.35:538:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:122.88:553.02:110.62:330.35:538:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:052.79:483.13:080.63:200.25:538:22Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:582.610:383.24:030.54:060.25:538:23Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:472.611:223.44:550.54:510.25:548:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:302.65:430.45:330.15:548:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:043.512:112.66:290.36:150.05:548:23New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:443.612:522.67:130.36:570.05:548:23New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:263.81:352.77:570.27:42-0.15:558:24New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:093.82:222.88:410.18:29-0.25:558:24New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:553.93:112.99:250.09:18-0.25:558:24Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:423.84:043.010:11-0.110:11-0.15:568:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:313.85:023.111:00-0.111:090.05:568:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:253.66:033.311:54-0.25:578:24First Quarter30Wed
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 6:42 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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