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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 11:14 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 5:11 pm (3.1 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 - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:113.91:293.57:250.47:370.36:407:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:523.72:103.58:050.48:200.46:407:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:313.62:503.68:420.59:010.56:417:30Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:083.53:293.69:190.59:410.66:427:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:443.44:083.69:550.610:230.76:437:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:223.34:503.610:340.611:090.86:437:26Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:033.25:373.511:170.76:447:24First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:493.16:283.512:010.912:060.86:457:23First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:413.07:233.512:571.01:000.86:457:21First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:362.98:203.51:531.01:550.86:467:20First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:362.99:193.62:491.02:510.76:477:19Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:363.010:153.73:440.93:470.76:487:17Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:323.211:043.84:350.84:400.56:487:16Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:213.411:503.95:220.75:310.46:497:14Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:073.76:060.56:210.36:507:13Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:334.012:533.96:490.37:110.26:517:11Full Moon16Fri
17Sat1:184.01:414.17:330.28:010.16:517:10Full Moon17Sat
18Sun2:034.02:314.38:180.08:510.16:527:09Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:513.93:224.49:040.09:430.26:537:07Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:403.84:154.49:520.010:370.36:537:06Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:333.75:124.310:450.111:360.46:547:04Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:323.66:144.211:440.26:557:03Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:353.47:174.112:390.512:470.36:567:01Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:403.48:214.01:420.61:520.46:567:00Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:473.49:253.92:440.62:560.56:576:59Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:523.410:263.93:440.63:580.56:586:57Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:513.511:183.84:400.64:560.56:596:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:413.65:290.65:470.56:596:54Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:053.812:253.76:140.66:340.57:006:53New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:463.71:063.76:540.67:180.67:016:51New Moon30Fri
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 8:12 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 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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