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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 11:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 5:14 pm (3.0 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 - Dec 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:514.211:033.14:18-0.45:160.06:554:56New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:424.311:563.15:10-0.56:09-0.16:564:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:344.36:03-0.67:01-0.26:574:55New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:493.11:264.36:56-0.67:52-0.26:584:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:443.12:174.17:50-0.58:41-0.26:594:55Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:393.13:083.98:43-0.39:31-0.27:004:55Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:353.14:013.79:38-0.110:23-0.17:004:55Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:333.14:553.410:380.111:18-0.17:014:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:333.15:503.111:400.27:024:56First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:323.16:452.912:120.012:420.47:034:56First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:303.17:422.71:040.01:420.47:034:56First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:273.28:382.61:550.12:410.47:044:56Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:213.29:322.52:450.13:360.47:054:56Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:093.310:192.53:330.14:260.47:064:57Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:523.311:012.44:170.15:110.47:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:313.411:402.44:590.15:540.37:074:57Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:093.45:390.16:340.37:074:58Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:172.412:453.46:180.07:130.27:084:58Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:542.41:213.46:570.07:500.27:094:58Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:322.51:563.37:360.08:260.17:094:59Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:112.62:333.38:160.09:040.07:104:59Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:542.63:133.29:000.19:440.07:105:00Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:412.83:573.19:500.110:29-0.17:115:00Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:342.94:463.010:480.211:19-0.27:115:01Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:323.05:412.911:520.27:115:01Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:333.26:402.712:12-0.312:560.27:125:02Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:353.47:432.61:06-0.42:000.17:125:03Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:393.58:482.62:03-0.53:030.07:135:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:403.79:502.73:01-0.64:03-0.17:135:04Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:363.910:472.73:58-0.74:59-0.27:135:05Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:283.911:442.94:54-0.75:53-0.37:135:05New Moon31Sat
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 8:19 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 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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