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 2h 50m 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:073.12:293.88:100.58:540.67:286:12New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:423.03:043.78:450.59:320.67:286:11Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:173.03:413.79:220.610:120.77:296:10Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:552.94:213.710:010.610:560.77:306:10Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:382.95:073.610:460.711:460.77:316:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:302.94:593.510:400.711:390.76:325:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:282.95:553.511:420.76:335:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:293.16:533.412:330.612:450.76:345:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:313.27:533.41:260.51:470.66:355:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:333.58:523.42:180.32:490.46:365:05Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:303.89:483.43:090.13:470.36:375:04Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:234.110:403.53:590.04:430.16:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:134.311:303.54:48-0.25:360.06:395:03Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:044.55:38-0.36:29-0.16:405:02Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:203.512:554.56:28-0.47:21-0.16:415:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:123.41:474.57:19-0.48:12-0.16:425:01Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:063.42:394.38:11-0.39:040.06:435:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:003.33:334.19:05-0.29:570.06:445:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:583.24:293.910:020.010:540.16:454:59Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:593.25:263.711:040.211:520.26:464:59Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:013.16:243.412:080.46:474:58Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:033.27:223.212:480.21:110.56:484:58Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:033.28:203.11:420.22:110.56:494:57Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:003.39:153.02:330.23:090.56:494:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:513.410:042.93:220.24:020.56:504:57Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:353.510:472.84:070.24:490.46:514:56Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:153.511:272.84:480.25:330.46:524:56New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:523.55:270.26:140.46:534:56New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:042.712:293.56:040.26:540.46:544:56New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:392.71:043.56:410.27:320.46:554:56New Moon30Wed
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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