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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 10:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:25 pm (2.8 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 - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:203.74:452.910:420.110:450.15:578:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:073.55:382.911:300.111:400.35:588:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:563.26:322.912:190.25:588:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:463.07:263.012:380.41:080.25:598:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:372.98:203.11:360.51:560.25:598:23Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:292.79:143.12:330.62:440.36:008:23Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:242.610:073.23:290.63:330.36:008:23Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:172.510:563.34:240.64:200.36:018:22Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:052.511:403.45:150.65:050.26:028:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:482.56:020.55:470.26:028:22Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:213.512:282.66:460.56:290.26:038:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:003.61:072.67:280.47:100.16:038:21New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:393.61:472.78:090.47:530.16:048:21New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:183.72:302.88:480.38:360.16:058:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:593.73:152.99:280.29:220.16:058:20Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:413.74:043.110:090.110:120.16:068:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:263.64:573.210:540.011:080.26:078:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:163.55:553.411:430.06:078:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:103.36:563.512:100.212:37-0.16:088:18First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:083.27:583.71:150.31:32-0.16:098:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:093.09:023.82:200.32:28-0.26:098:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:133.010:053.93:250.33:26-0.26:108:16Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:182.911:044.04:270.34:25-0.26:118:15Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:173.011:584.15:260.25:21-0.26:118:15Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:113.06:210.26:15-0.26:128:14Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:494.11:033.07:120.27:08-0.26:138:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:384.01:543.18:010.17:58-0.16:148:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:253.92:423.18:460.18:460.06:148:12Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:093.83:293.19:280.29:320.16:158:11Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:513.64:153.110:090.210:190.36:168:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:343.45:013.210:510.311:080.56:168:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:28 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 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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