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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 11:14 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:113.16:150.26:15-0.16:178:08New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:454.01:013.27:050.27:06-0.16:188:08New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:323.91:493.27:520.27:550.06:188:07New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:163.82:353.28:350.28:400.16:198:06New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:593.73:193.39:150.29:240.26:208:05Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:393.54:023.39:540.310:080.46:218:04Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:193.44:463.310:340.310:550.56:218:03Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:003.25:333.311:170.411:450.66:228:02Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:453.16:233.312:030.46:238:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:332.97:153.312:400.812:530.56:248:00First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:242.88:103.31:360.81:440.56:247:59First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:182.89:073.42:320.92:350.56:257:57First Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:162.710:023.43:290.93:280.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:132.810:533.64:230.84:190.46:277:55Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:032.911:383.75:120.75:080.46:277:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:483.05:580.65:550.36:287:53Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:203.812:323.26:410.56:410.26:297:52Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:013.91:163.47:230.37:280.16:307:51Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:433.92:023.68:050.28:170.06:307:49Full Moon19Fri
20Sat2:273.92:503.88:470.19:060.06:317:48Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:123.93:413.99:310.09:570.16:327:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:003.84:344.010:17-0.110:520.26:337:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:513.65:324.011:090.011:520.36:337:44Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:483.56:334.012:060.06:347:43Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:493.37:374.012:560.41:070.16:357:42Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:533.28:424.02:000.52:090.16:357:40Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:003.29:464.03:040.63:110.26:367:39Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:063.210:474.04:060.54:130.26:377:38Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:063.311:404.05:030.55:100.26:387:37Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:583.45:550.56:030.26:387:35New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:273.912:453.56:420.46:510.36:397:34New Moon31Wed
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 2:24 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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