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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 10:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 4:51 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:004.12:244.08:160.08:390.06:397:33Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:484.03:164.29:010.09:310.16:407:32Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:353.84:074.29:460.010:240.36:417:31Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:243.65:004.110:320.111:200.56:417:29Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:153.35:564.011:230.26:427:28Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:103.16:543.912:190.712:190.46:437:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:083.07:543.71:190.91:170.66:447:25Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:082.98:563.72:201.02:160.76:447:24Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:122.89:573.63:201.03:160.76:457:22Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:132.910:523.64:181.04:130.76:467:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:063.011:383.65:081.05:050.76:467:20Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:503.15:520.95:520.76:477:18Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:183.612:303.26:310.96:350.76:487:17New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:543.61:073.37:070.87:160.76:497:15New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:283.51:423.57:400.77:560.76:497:14New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:003.52:163.68:120.78:340.76:507:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:313.42:513.78:430.79:130.76:517:11Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:033.33:273.89:140.69:530.76:517:10Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:373.24:083.99:480.610:380.86:527:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:173.14:563.910:270.611:300.96:537:07Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:033.05:513.911:160.66:547:05First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:593.06:543.912:311.012:170.66:547:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:042.98:013.91:351.01:240.66:557:02First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:153.09:094.02:381.02:320.66:567:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:283.210:134.03:390.83:400.46:577:00Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:353.411:104.14:350.74:440.36:576:58Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:323.85:270.55:430.26:586:57Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:014.112:244.06:140.36:390.16:596:55Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:494.01:154.37:010.17:330.16:596:54Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:373.92:044.47:460.18:250.27:006:52Full Moon30Sat
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 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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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