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 4h 25m 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:243.72:534.48:300.19:150.37:016:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:103.63:414.49:150.110:040.47:026:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:573.44:314.210:000.310:550.67:026:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:463.25:234.010:490.511:500.87:036:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:403.16:203.911:440.67:046:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:382.97:183.712:481.012:440.87:056:44Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:382.98:183.61:471.11:450.97:066:43Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:412.99:183.52:451.12:460.97:066:41Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:423.010:143.53:401.03:440.97:076:40Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:363.111:023.54:291.04:380.87:086:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:223.311:423.55:120.95:270.87:096:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:013.55:500.86:110.77:106:36Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:193.412:373.66:250.76:530.77:106:35New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:533.31:123.86:590.77:330.77:116:34New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:253.31:463.97:310.68:130.77:126:32New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:583.22:224.08:040.68:530.77:136:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:323.13:014.08:390.59:340.77:146:30Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:103.13:444.19:170.510:190.87:146:29Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:533.04:344.110:000.511:120.87:156:27Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:443.05:314.010:530.57:166:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:462.96:353.912:120.911:58 AM0.67:176:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:563.07:403.91:140.81:100.67:186:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:083.18:463.82:150.72:210.67:196:23First Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:183.49:503.83:130.63:290.57:206:21Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:223.710:473.74:080.44:340.47:216:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:184.011:393.74:590.25:330.37:216:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:094.25:460.16:280.27:226:18Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:273.612:574.46:320.07:200.27:236:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:143.51:444.47:170.08:100.27:246:16Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:003.32:314.48:020.18:570.37:256:15Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:463.23:174.28:460.29:430.57:266:14Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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