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 4h 50m at 5:11 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:59 am (2.4 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 - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:492.77:493.61:261.11:120.76:397:33First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:512.78:533.72:271.12:120.66:407:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:592.89:573.83:281.03:150.56:417:31Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:082.910:554.04:250.94:170.46:417:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:073.211:454.15:170.75:160.26:427:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:013.56:040.56:120.16:437:26Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:334.112:523.86:500.37:070.06:447:25Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:204.11:434.17:350.18:010.06:447:24Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:074.02:354.38:200.08:540.16:457:22Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:553.83:264.49:05-0.19:460.26:467:21Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:433.74:194.49:510.010:400.46:477:19Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:333.55:144.310:410.111:380.66:477:18Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:283.36:144.111:370.36:487:17Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:283.17:163.912:400.812:380.46:497:15Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:313.08:193.81:430.91:410.66:497:14Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:372.99:243.72:451.02:440.76:507:12Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:433.010:243.73:461.03:460.76:517:11Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:423.111:153.74:410.94:420.76:527:09Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:313.211:583.65:280.95:330.76:527:08Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:133.36:090.86:180.76:537:07New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:363.612:513.46:450.87:000.76:547:05New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:113.51:263.57:190.87:400.76:547:04New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:433.42:003.67:510.78:190.76:557:02New Moon23Sat
24Sun2:153.32:343.78:220.78:560.86:567:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:463.23:083.88:530.79:340.86:576:59Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:183.13:453.89:250.710:150.96:576:58Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:523.14:273.810:010.711:011.06:586:57Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:333.05:163.810:430.711:561.16:596:55First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:222.96:143.811:360.87:006:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:232.97:173.812:571.112:410.87:006:52First 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 8:05 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 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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