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 5h 38m 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 - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:283.36:164.011:480.26:397:34First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:293.37:204.012:440.612:500.26:407:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:353.28:254.01:480.61:540.26:417:31First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:443.39:314.02:510.62:590.26:417:30Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:533.410:344.03:530.54:030.26:427:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:553.511:294.14:510.45:040.16:437:27Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:503.75:440.36:000.16:437:25Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:194.112:413.96:330.26:530.16:447:24Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:074.01:303.97:190.27:430.26:457:23Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:523.92:164.08:030.28:300.36:467:21Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:363.73:014.08:450.29:150.46:467:20Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:183.63:443.99:260.39:590.56:477:18Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:003.44:283.810:070.410:450.76:487:17Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:433.35:153.710:510.611:350.86:487:16Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:303.16:063.611:400.76:497:14Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:213.07:003.512:291.012:340.86:507:13Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:163.07:563.51:251.01:300.86:517:11Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:143.08:543.52:211.12:260.86:517:10Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:143.09:503.53:151.03:220.86:527:08Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:103.110:403.54:071.04:160.86:537:07Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:593.311:243.64:540.95:060.76:537:06Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:423.55:360.75:520.66:547:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:043.612:223.76:150.66:360.56:557:03New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:413.71:013.96:530.57:200.56:567:01New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:193.71:424.07:320.48:050.46:567:00New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:593.72:264.28:120.38:500.46:576:58Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:413.63:124.38:540.29:380.46:586:57Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:273.64:024.39:390.210:280.56:596:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:173.54:574.310:300.211:250.56:596:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:143.45:584.211:280.37:006:53First Quarter30Sat
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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