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 47m at 9:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:02 am (3.3 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:303.310:583.74:210.84:320.77:016:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:203.411:443.75:100.75:230.77:026:49Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:033.55:530.76:090.77:036:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:243.612:423.66:320.76:520.77:036:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:013.51:183.67:090.77:320.77:046:45Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:363.51:533.77:430.78:110.77:056:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:093.42:283.78:170.78:490.77:066:42Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:423.33:023.88:500.79:270.77:076:41Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:153.23:383.89:240.710:070.87:076:40Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:513.24:193.810:000.710:510.87:086:38Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:323.15:063.810:420.711:430.97:096:37Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:213.06:003.811:340.87:106:36Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:193.06:593.812:410.912:360.87:116:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:223.18:013.81:390.91:400.77:116:33Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:293.29:053.82:360.82:440.67:126:32Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:353.410:063.93:320.63:470.57:136:31Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:353.711:023.94:260.44:480.37:146:29Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:294.011:533.95:160.25:450.27:156:28Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:204.36:040.16:390.17:166:27New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:423.91:114.56:52-0.17:330.07:166:26New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:313.82:024.67:40-0.18:250.07:176:25New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:213.72:534.68:29-0.19:160.17:186:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:123.63:444.59:17-0.110:080.27:196:22Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:043.54:374.310:080.111:020.47:206:21Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:593.35:334.111:020.311:590.57:216:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:583.26:323.912:020.57:226:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:003.17:313.712:580.61:050.67:236:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:013.18:303.51:560.72:070.77:236:17First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:033.29:283.42:520.73:080.77:246:16Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:013.310:223.43:440.74:050.77:256:15Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:523.411:103.34:330.64:570.77:266:14Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 12:53 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 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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