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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 10:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 4:02 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:543.82:163.48:15-0.58:27-0.66:527:28Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:454.03:053.39:07-0.59:14-0.66:507:29Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:374.03:553.29:59-0.410:03-0.56:497:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:314.04:493.010:54-0.210:57-0.46:487:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:283.85:482.911:530.011:56-0.26:467:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:283.76:512.812:550.16:457:32Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:313.57:562.71:00-0.11:570.26:447:33Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:343.39:022.72:050.12:580.26:427:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:383.210:062.83:080.13:560.26:417:34Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:363.211:022.94:100.24:490.26:407:35Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:263.111:493.05:050.25:350.26:387:36Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:093.15:550.26:170.26:377:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:303.112:493.06:400.26:540.26:367:37New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:083.21:252.97:220.27:300.26:357:38New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:443.32:002.88:020.28:040.26:337:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:193.32:342.88:400.28:370.26:327:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:533.33:072.79:180.29:110.26:317:41Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:283.43:412.69:560.39:460.26:307:41Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:063.44:192.610:380.410:250.36:287:42Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:493.35:042.511:260.411:120.36:277:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:393.35:562.512:190.56:267:44First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:343.36:562.512:090.41:160.56:257:45First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:333.37:592.61:110.32:110.46:247:45First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:333.39:042.82:150.33:050.36:227:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:353.310:073.13:180.23:580.16:217:47Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:333.311:033.44:200.14:49-0.16:207:48Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:253.311:543.85:18-0.15:37-0.36:197:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:153.46:13-0.26:24-0.46:187:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:454.01:043.37:07-0.37:12-0.56:177:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:354.21:543.38:01-0.48:01-0.66:167:51Full Moon30Sun
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 81% 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 (81% 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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