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 (tomorrow) : 10:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 26m at 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:343.311:402.35:02-0.16:010.17:135:06Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:133.45:43-0.26:430.07:145:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:202.412:533.56:25-0.37:24-0.17:145:08Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:022.41:343.57:08-0.38:05-0.27:145:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:472.52:183.57:54-0.48:47-0.27:145:09Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:362.73:033.58:43-0.49:32-0.37:145:10Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:292.83:523.39:37-0.310:21-0.47:145:11Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:262.94:463.210:37-0.211:15-0.47:145:12Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:283.05:443.011:43-0.17:145:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:313.26:442.812:10-0.512:50-0.17:145:14Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:353.37:472.61:06-0.51:56-0.17:145:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:403.48:522.62:04-0.63:00-0.17:145:15Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:403.59:542.53:01-0.64:01-0.17:135:16Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:363.610:492.53:58-0.64:58-0.27:135:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:273.611:402.54:51-0.65:50-0.27:135:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:153.65:42-0.66:39-0.27:135:19New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:292.51:013.56:32-0.57:24-0.27:125:20New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:162.51:453.47:18-0.48:06-0.27:125:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:022.52:263.28:03-0.38:46-0.27:125:22Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:452.53:073.18:47-0.29:26-0.27:115:23Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:302.63:482.99:33-0.110:08-0.17:115:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:162.64:312.710:220.110:52-0.17:105:25Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:052.65:172.511:160.211:390.07:105:26First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:572.66:052.412:130.37:095:27First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:502.76:572.212:270.01:110.37:095:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:462.77:532.11:170.02:080.37:085:29First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:422.88:502.12:070.03:050.37:085:30Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:363.09:432.12:57-0.13:580.27:075:31Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:233.110:302.23:46-0.24:460.17:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:073.211:142.34:33-0.35:320.07:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:493.411:582.55:19-0.46:15-0.17:055:34Full Moon31Mon
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 7:16 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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