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 4h 20m at 11:11 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:113.44:453.410:350.111:020.46:168:09Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:563.35:393.511:210.16:178:08First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:473.26:373.612:000.512:130.16:188:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:453.17:393.71:030.51:110.06:188:07First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:473.08:433.82:060.52:100.06:198:06First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:543.09:493.93:090.53:11-0.16:208:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:023.110:504.04:120.44:13-0.16:218:04Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:053.211:454.15:100.35:13-0.26:218:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:023.46:040.26:10-0.26:228:02Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:374.112:553.56:560.17:05-0.26:238:01Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:264.11:473.67:450.07:58-0.26:248:00Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:154.02:383.78:31-0.18:48-0.16:247:58Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:013.83:273.79:150.09:370.16:257:57Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:463.74:163.79:590.010:260.36:267:56Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:323.55:053.610:440.111:170.56:277:55Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:193.35:563.611:310.36:277:54Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:083.16:493.512:110.612:220.46:287:53Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:012.97:443.41:080.81:150.56:297:52Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:552.88:413.42:040.92:090.56:307:50Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:532.89:393.43:010.93:030.66:307:49Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:512.810:323.53:560.93:570.66:317:48Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:442.911:193.54:470.84:470.56:327:47Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:303.05:340.85:340.56:337:45Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:003.612:123.16:150.76:180.56:337:44New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:383.612:513.26:540.67:000.46:347:43New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:143.61:293.47:310.57:420.46:357:42New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:503.62:083.58:080.48:240.46:357:40New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:263.62:493.78:440.39:080.46:367:39Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:053.63:333.89:230.29:530.46:377:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:473.54:223.910:040.210:440.56:387:36Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:343.45:164.010:520.211:410.66:387:35First Quarter31Thu
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 2:12 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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