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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 11:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:25 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:252.88:103.11:280.51:430.25:578:24Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:172.79:053.22:250.62:320.25:578:24Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:122.59:593.23:210.63:210.25:588:23Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:062.510:493.34:160.64:100.25:588:23Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:562.511:343.45:070.64:570.25:598:23Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:402.55:540.55:410.25:598:23Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:153.512:212.66:380.56:230.26:008:23New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:543.51:012.67:190.47:060.16:008:23New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:323.61:422.77:590.37:480.16:018:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:103.62:242.98:380.28:320.16:018:22New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:493.63:093.09:160.19:170.16:028:22Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:303.63:563.29:560.010:060.16:038:21Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:143.54:483.310:39-0.111:000.26:038:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:023.45:443.511:28-0.16:048:21First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:553.26:443.612:010.212:21-0.26:048:20First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:533.17:463.71:050.31:17-0.26:058:20First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:543.08:503.82:100.32:15-0.26:068:19First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:002.99:553.93:140.33:15-0.26:068:19Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:072.910:554.04:170.34:15-0.36:078:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:083.011:504.05:160.25:13-0.36:088:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:043.06:110.26:09-0.36:088:17Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:414.012:563.17:020.17:02-0.26:098:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:293.91:473.27:500.17:52-0.16:108:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:153.82:353.28:350.08:410.06:108:15Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:593.73:223.29:170.19:270.16:118:14Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:413.54:073.39:570.110:130.36:128:14Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:233.34:543.310:380.211:010.46:138:13Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:063.25:423.211:220.211:530.66:138:12Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:513.06:333.212:090.36:148:11Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:402.87:253.212:490.712:590.46:158:11Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:312.78:203.31:450.81:490.46:168:10Third Quarter31Sun
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 2:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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