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 : 11:04 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 4:41 am (3.7 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 - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:213.18:043.21:160.31:410.05:578:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:162.99:013.22:150.42:320.15:578:24First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:122.89:563.33:130.53:220.15:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:072.710:473.34:100.54:110.25:588:23Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:572.611:323.45:020.54:570.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:422.65:500.55:410.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:143.412:232.66:340.56:220.26:008:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:533.51:022.67:160.47:030.26:018:23Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:303.51:402.67:560.47:420.26:018:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:073.52:182.78:340.48:220.26:028:22Full Moon10Mon
11Tue2:433.52:562.79:110.39:020.26:028:22Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:193.53:372.89:480.29:440.26:038:21Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:583.54:223.010:270.210:310.36:038:21Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:403.45:123.111:100.111:250.36:048:20Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:273.36:083.211:580.16:058:20Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:203.27:073.412:260.412:500.06:058:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:163.18:083.61:290.41:44-0.16:068:19Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:173.09:113.72:320.42:39-0.16:078:19Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:223.010:143.93:350.33:37-0.26:078:18Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:263.011:124.14:370.24:35-0.36:088:17Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:253.15:350.15:32-0.46:098:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:064.212:203.16:290.06:27-0.46:098:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:594.21:153.27:220.07:22-0.46:108:16New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:504.22:083.38:12-0.18:15-0.36:118:15New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:404.13:013.49:00-0.19:07-0.26:128:14Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:283.93:533.49:46-0.19:580.06:128:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:153.74:443.410:320.010:500.26:138:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:033.55:373.411:200.111:450.46:148:12First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:523.36:313.312:100.26:148:11First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:443.17:253.312:420.51:010.26:158:10First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:362.98:203.31:400.61:510.36:168:10First Quarter31Mon
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 7:52 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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