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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 4:56 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:123.46:050.86:210.77:016:51New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:313.512:483.66:400.87:020.77:026:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:043.41:223.77:130.77:430.77:036:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:373.41:573.97:450.68:230.77:046:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:103.32:344.08:180.69:030.77:046:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:453.23:144.18:530.59:450.77:056:44Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:233.23:594.19:310.510:330.87:066:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:073.14:514.110:160.511:280.97:076:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:003.05:504.011:110.57:076:40First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:033.06:564.012:300.912:180.67:086:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:143.08:033.91:340.91:300.67:096:37First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:273.29:093.92:360.82:400.57:106:36Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:383.410:123.93:350.73:480.57:116:34Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:413.711:083.94:290.54:520.47:116:33Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:364.011:583.85:190.35:500.37:126:32Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:264.26:060.26:440.27:136:31Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:453.71:134.46:510.17:350.37:146:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:313.62:004.47:350.18:240.37:156:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:163.42:454.38:180.29:100.47:166:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:003.33:304.29:010.39:550.67:176:26Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:453.14:164.09:450.410:420.77:176:24Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:313.05:053.810:310.611:340.97:186:23Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:212.95:583.711:230.77:196:22Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:182.86:553.512:291.012:220.97:206:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:182.87:513.41:261.01:240.97:216:20Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:182.88:483.32:201.02:240.97:226:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:183.09:433.33:110.93:230.97:236:18Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:123.110:323.23:590.84:180.87:246:17Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:593.411:153.24:420.75:090.87:246:16Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:393.610:533.24:200.64:540.76:255:15Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:163.711:283.14:560.65:380.66:265:14New Moon31Mon
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 8:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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