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 : 11:11 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 4:41 am (3.2 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:233.57:493.61:100.31:340.46:275:13Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:283.68:513.52:080.32:390.46:285:12Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:283.89:473.53:030.23:390.46:295:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:203.910:373.43:540.24:330.46:305:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:074.011:223.34:400.25:230.46:305:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:494.05:240.26:090.46:315:09Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:043.212:293.96:050.36:510.46:325:08Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:443.11:083.96:440.37:320.56:335:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:223.01:463.87:230.48:110.56:345:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:002.92:243.78:010.48:500.66:355:05Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:382.93:033.68:410.59:310.66:365:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:202.83:453.59:230.610:160.76:375:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:072.84:313.410:120.711:060.76:385:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:002.85:223.311:090.711:570.66:395:02Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:562.96:143.212:080.86:405:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:523.07:083.112:470.61:080.76:415:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:493.28:033.11:360.52:060.76:425:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:453.48:583.02:240.43:030.66:435:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:373.69:493.13:110.23:560.46:445:00Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:253.910:373.13:580.14:480.36:454:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:124.111:233.24:44-0.15:370.16:464:59New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:594.35:31-0.26:270.06:474:58New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:123.212:484.36:20-0.37:17-0.16:484:58New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:033.21:394.37:12-0.48:07-0.16:494:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:573.32:314.28:05-0.48:58-0.16:504:57Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:533.33:254.19:00-0.39:51-0.16:514:57Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:533.34:223.99:59-0.110:47-0.16:514:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:563.35:213.611:040.111:46-0.16:524:56First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:003.36:213.412:100.26:534:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:043.47:213.212:43-0.11:160.36:544:56First Quarter30Thu
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 7:56 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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