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 4h 47m 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 - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:232.811:144.04:440.54:32-0.16:178:09Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:222.95:400.45:30-0.26:188:08Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:074.212:183.16:340.36:26-0.36:188:07Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:004.31:133.27:250.17:23-0.36:198:06Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:514.22:093.48:150.08:18-0.36:208:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:424.23:043.69:02-0.19:13-0.26:218:04Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:314.03:583.79:49-0.110:07-0.16:218:03Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:213.84:533.710:37-0.111:040.26:228:02Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:123.55:503.711:270.06:238:01Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:053.36:473.712:040.412:190.16:248:00Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:003.17:453.61:050.51:140.26:247:59Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:572.98:443.62:060.72:080.36:257:58Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:562.89:443.63:060.83:030.46:267:57Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:572.710:403.64:040.83:580.46:277:55Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:512.711:293.64:590.84:500.56:277:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:392.85:470.85:370.56:287:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:123.612:212.86:310.86:210.56:297:52New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:513.61:002.97:110.77:030.56:307:51New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:283.61:383.07:480.77:430.56:307:50New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:033.62:153.18:230.68:230.56:317:48New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:363.52:513.28:560.69:020.56:327:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:093.53:283.39:280.59:420.56:327:46Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:433.44:083.410:020.510:250.66:337:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:203.34:523.610:380.511:150.76:347:43Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:023.25:433.711:220.56:357:42First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:513.16:413.712:130.812:130.46:357:41First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:483.07:433.81:150.81:100.46:367:39First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:502.98:483.92:180.82:110.46:377:38First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:592.99:554.03:210.83:140.36:387:37Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:083.110:564.14:230.74:180.26:387:35Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:113.311:514.25:190.55:190.06:397:34Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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